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Category Archives: Divorce
Is your marriage over? Here’s how you can tell
If you’re together with someone long enough, you’re bound to encounter a few rough patches along the way. Life gets stressful, people change and sometimes even the best of couples…
Postnuptial agreements can protect your business in a divorce
The business that you run can be worth as much as your family home, if not more. Between the income it generates and the assets you have purchased for the…
The pandemic’s profound effects on married couples and divorce
The effects of the pandemic on Cabarrus County and the rest of the nation have often been significant as stay-at-home orders changed the way Americans work, go to school and…
Legal divorce may not always coincide with religious traditions
As readers may know, North Carolina law permits a no-fault divorce. In such a divorce proceeding, one party does not have to establish that the other spouse was at fault…
How to co-parent after divorce
Finishing a divorce can feel like a major weight has come off your shoulders. Weeks or months of negotiation, document collection, and court dates have finally finished, and you can…
Advice from divorcées: own your financial future
In the majority of marriages in the United States, the husband makes all of the financial planning decisions on behalf of the couple. This statistic holds true across generations –…
Multi-state residency: In which state should you file for divorce?
Jurisdictional issues may sometimes come into play in a divorce. In some cases, it may be possible to file for divorce in multiple states. This can happen, for instance, when…
Timing of divorce filing can make a difference
In any profession, there are things you don’t learn until you get on the job. Once you’ve been practicing family law for a number of years, you start to notice…
Why you don’t have to give up on homeschooling your kids after a divorce
For thousands of parents across the country, homeschooling their children is a rewarding and fulfilling experience. Homeschool by itself comes with its fair share of challenges. Divorce almost always makes…
How to tell your adult children that you’re divorcing
The divorce rate in the U.S. has been steadily climbing for decades. But for adults over 50, this growth has been markedly higher than other demographics. So-called “gray divorce” is…
How long will I have to pay alimony after my divorce?
As the primary earner in your marriage, you may view alimony, also known as postseparation support, as a cause for worry—especially if you are in your 30s or 40s. You…
Exercise can improve your mental health during divorce
Divorce has a profound effect on your emotions. This is no surprise. The time you and your spouse have invested together, plans you’ve made, and the comfort of a shared…
Who gets the dog in a North Carolina divorce?
You remember it like it was yesterday. Maybe you and your spouse answered an ad, maybe you visited the dog pound together. Or maybe your spouse just surprised you. Perhaps…
4 tips for using social media properly during a divorce
The Pew Research Center states that approximately seven out of every 10 Americans use social media in some form, and you are likely part of this large group. Social media…
5 ways to make divorce easier for your children
Going through a divorce can be an extremely emotional and challenging time, and it’s almost always more difficult when you have children. Even when both parents remain civil during the…
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