The holiday season can be filled with joy, meaning, and quality time with loved ones. However, if you're going through a divorce or separation, it may instead feel more overwhelming and stressful. This is your first holiday season where you have to share your time...
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10 Surprising Facts About Child Support in North Carolina
When parents separate in North Carolina, one parent typically gains primary custody while the other pays child support in North Carolina. While parents often times file for child support during divorce, it is not the only time they can seek or dispute support orders....
How Much Time Should the Kids Spend With Each Parent?
Going through a divorce is among the most emotional events you can experience. You’re angry or hurt. You may have real grievances against your divorcing spouse. You may not see any way to co-parent positively with your ex. But you want to make the right decisions for...
5 Common Fears About Divorce and How to Overcome Them
Going through a divorce can be one of the most difficult experiences in a person's life. Over 50% of marriages in the U.S. end in divorce, leaving many families to navigate the complex legal process. Selecting the ideal divorce attorney is essential to achieving the...
What Are the Basic Steps to a Divorce in North Carolina?
Approximately 33,600 divorces were filed in North Carolina in 2022. If you're one of the many facing this difficult transition, here's what you need to know... In order to get a divorce in North Carolina, either you or your spouse must live in North Carolina and have...
It’s Scary, But the Holidays Are Just Around the Corner. 3 Tips on How to Share Them
No matter what point you are in the divorce process, you’ll eventually need to consider what to do about the holidays. It can be hard to imagine Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas or your own favorite holiday without the kids. There may be holiday traditions you...
Divorce in the Age of Social Media: How Your Online World Affects Your Legal Reality
In the modern digital era, divorce, a journey through the highs and lows of life, has taken on a new dimension. Social media, the modern equivalent of the town square, has grown to be a significant player in divorce procedures. We'll explore the fascinating topic of...
Splitting Up With Kids: What Do We Need to Know?
Going through a breakup is difficult enough on its own. But when kids are involved, separating from your spouse or partner presents a whole new set of challenges. According to 2018 data from the Pew Research Center, as many as one in four parents who are living with a...
Three Commitments to Make for a Child-Centered Divorce
When a parent is considering divorce, their most common concern is how it will affect their children. The truth is divorce will affect your children, but you have some say over how. If you and your spouse consistently put your children’s needs first during and after...
Your Kids Cope With Divorce: 10 Common Reactions and What You Can Do
The Emotional Impact of Divorce on Children Going through a divorce is difficult enough for couples, but when children are involved, it adds another layer of complexity and concern. Knowing what to expect can help you support them better during this challenging...