Going through a divorce can be disruptive for a family. After you break up with your children’s other parent, many things will change. Especially if you’ve been living together as a family, a breakup can be upsetting, expensive and disruptive. It’s important to...
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3 Crucial Reasons to Update Your Estate Plan after Separation or Divorce
If you died after your divorce was final, your ex wouldn’t inherit, would they? While, North Carolina has taken some steps to limit a divorced spouse’s claim on your property, you still need to take action to ensure your ex doesn’t inherit. For example, if you don’t...
My Divorcing Spouse and I Mostly Get Along. Why Do We Need a Separation Agreement?
If you’re considering a divorce in North Carolina, you may already know that you’ll have to live apart from your spouse for a year with at least one of you intending for the separation to be permanent. Only then can you file for divorce. If you and your spouse are in...
Navigating Your First Holiday after Divorce: 10 Tips to Get You Through as a Single Parent
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...
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...