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4 ways to make life after divorce a little easier
Divorce is undoubtedly difficult. Even in amicable splits, parties can experience overwhelming emotions, painful transitions and a complicated legal process that make people feel stressed and nervous about the future. That said, there are ways to make life after...
4 Divorce mediation myths
Divorce has a reputation for being a long, expensive and stressful way to dissolve a marriage. But what if there was a less divisive way to get divorced? Unlike traditional divorce litigation, divorce mediation offers couples a less adversarial to end their marriage...
3 things you probably didn’t know about adoption
Saturday, November 21, 2020 is National Adoption Day. Adoption days are often called "the happiest day in court." Most of us know people who have been adopted or who are adoptive parents. Step parent adoption, kinship adoption, baby adoption, international adoption,...
Preparing your kids for dual households after a divorce
During a divorce, many kids experience a fear of losing one or the other parent. In a kid’s mind, splitting up the household sometimes equates with one parent dropping out of their life altogether. That fear can even lead to psychological issues like separation...
Don’t forget about self-care during your divorce
It’s no secret that divorce can be a contentious and often devastating process for everyone involved. While one study found it takes a person an average of 18 months to get over a divorce, it’s natural if the initial impact of the split has you feeling lost, ashamed,...
Can mediation create successful divorce agreements?
Between splitting assets, establishing child custody and determining alimony payments, divorcing couples have a lot of questions. The prospect of divorce intimidates many spouses, especially when imagining the dramatic conflict of a courtroom. Thankfully, spouses can...
4 Ways to help your children cope with divorce
When a married couple decides to divorce, the gamut of emotions runs high. One minute you'll be angry and stressed, the next, sad and anxious, and then an hour later, after you've had time to process your current thought, you'll be content - at least for a little...
How does infidelity affect divorce in North Carolina?
Infidelity remains one of the leading causes of divorce in the United States. If you discovered your spouse cheating, you may find yourself among these ranks. Yet, you may worry that the court will not consider their behavior as you work toward a settlement. Unlike...
Why stepparent adoption matters for many North Carolina families
If your spouse already had children when you got married, you may feel like their kids are your kids. The children might call you "Mom" or "Dad," and you could already be living your lives as if you are just as much their parent as your spouse is. But legally, you are...
3 ways technology makes co-parenting easier
When you have children and divorce, one of the toughest transitions is when your kids start splitting custody time between you and your ex. Not only do they need to adjust to a mom and dad who no longer live together, but parents need to keep their co-parenting...
