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Yoga as a healthy coping mechanism for managing divorce stress

Divorce is traumatic. Grief, anger, fear and anxiety are typical by-products of divorce. But you don’t have to get stuck in the emotional mess. There are coping mechanisms — some…

How does child support work in North Carolina?

If you are facing a divorce or are no longer in a relationship with your child’s other parent, you likely have questions about the child support process in North Carolina.…

Divorcing? Lower your stress with these tasty snacks

Divorce is hard—no matter how you slice it. An important chapter of your life is closing, and whether you’re experiencing heartbreak or resentment, one thing is for certain: you’re stressed.…

3 key tips to help divorcees make it through Valentine’s Day

If you’ve recently gone through a divorce, Valentine’s Day can be a major downer. Turn on the TV, listen to the radio or walk into any store, and you’re immediately…

Gray divorce requires special handling

Divorce is a difficult transition no matter when it happens, but it can be especially difficult when the couple has been married for a long time. Known as “gray divorce,”…

Are you financially prepared for divorce?

Divorce can be complicated both financially and emotionally as you separate your lives and possessions. If you’re contemplating a divorce, it’s a good idea to take a look at your…

Is property divided 50/50 in a North Carolina divorce?

If you’re at the beginning of a divorce, you have some difficult decisions ahead of you. The process of disentangling your lives in divorce can be complicated and emotionally taxing.…

What is alienation of affection?

Infidelity is one of the most common factors that people cite when ending their marriages. And in this state, extramarital affairs can have serious consequences when they lead to alienation…

Setting reasonable expectations in your marriage

Last week, we posted about hopelessness as a predictor of divorce. We discussed how hopeless feelings sometimes stem from unrealistic expectations in a marriage. This article seeks to prevent such…

Do you need a forensic accountant for your divorce?

You’re probably familiar with the term “forensic” as it relates to crime. It’s a word used often in television shows and movies. You may be less familiar with how forensic…

Keeping hope alive when your marriage hits a rough patch

The cause of a marriage heading south isn’t always clear. Maybe there was a breach of trust. Perhaps it feels like the two of you have nothing in common anymore.…

Three decisions that can increase your chance of divorce

Getting married is any exciting time for any couple. You’re deeply in love, and you’re embarking on a new chapter of your lives together. It seems like you’re floating on…

Why it can pay—literally—to divorce before the end of the year

State laws surrounding divorce vary widely across the country, and are often open to change. Federal laws affecting divorce, on the other hand, are comparatively stable. However, there is one…

Keeping your career on track during divorce

Even if the decision to divorce was mutual, it will still impact your life in significant ways. You can have the most amicable divorce possible, but still get distracted by…

Student loans and debt can drive couples apart

Marriage is a partnership between two individuals. No matter what how love-stricken and ready you may feel going into a marriage, life as a couple is different than life as…