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Will I lose my farm in my divorce?
We’ve all heard the rumor that spouses “get half of everything” in a divorce. Would that include a farm or ranch that has been in your family for generations? Probably not. For one thing, in a North Carolina divorce, you have the right to negotiate…
Understanding the basics of the tax consequences in divorce
When you are going through a divorce, you must make financial choices. How will you equitably divide your marital property? How much child support will be paid and to whom? Will there be alimony, and if so, how much? As you work with your attorney…
A few things to consider before agreeing to a custody arrangement
When you’re going through a divorce, it can seem like everything is difficult. Your divorcing spouse is difficult. The decisions you have to make are frustrating and time-consuming, and they will affect your life for a long time to come. What about custody of your…
6 tips for helping your kids adjust to your divorce
If you’re getting a divorce and you have children, you will have to learn how to raise children in a co-parenting relationship. It’s important to remember that most kids do best when they have solid, ongoing relationships with both of their parents and their extended…
Dividing (and keeping) a family-owned business: 3 tips to help
If you’re divorcing and own a business, it might be tough to decide how you want to divide it. Usually, you have a few options. You could sell the business. One person could keep the business. Alternatively, you could both continue to run the business…
Should I hire a private investigator in my divorce?
In a divorce, there are many important decisions to be made. Decisions about property division, alimony, child support, child custody, and parenting time cannot be made without true information. When a divorcing spouse suspects that there may have been misrepresentations or even fabrications, a private…
When can I legally change my name?
If you are over 16 and living in North Carolina, there are a number of situations when you can legally change your name. The most straightforward is when you are getting a divorce and plan to return to the name you had before the marriage.…
After infidelity, what is an alienation of affection lawsuit?
One of the central, binding promises of marriage is fidelity. Infidelity creates costs to both the marriage and to society, as infidelity deprives a married person of their spouse’s affection and trust, and it deprives society of a healthy marriage between two people. When your…
Incorporating birthday celebrations into your parenting plan
You don’t want to miss out on your child’s birthday. It’s a very special time that marks the march of the years. Every birthday is a milestone. Plus, you want to see if they love their gifts as much as you hope. After a divorce,…
Divorce rates jumped in 2020, apparently due to pandemic woes
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought hardships to many. There have been extensive job losses, creating economic stress in many households. For those who remain employed, work arrangements had to be made, with working from home the new norm for many. Children have been learning from…
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