Divorce can be a stressful, emotional endeavor, but it can also be the start of a new chapter in your life. With that in mind, you should take care to ensure that you’re getting what you truly need out of your marriage dissolution, which may be easier said than done....
What is legal separation and how will it impact my divorce in North Carolina?
Ending a marriage is a difficult decision that should not be taken lightly. However, if you and your spouse have been having problems for a while, divorce may seem like the right choice. Many people think separating from your spouse is the same as divorce, but they...
What can you do if you suspect your spouse is hiding assets?
As you prepare for your divorce, you may suspect that your spouse is being dishonest about your finances. You two might have maintained a certain lifestyle during your marriage, yet your spouse may now claim that the coffers are bare. You may wonder, then, whether...
Is it better for me to settle or go to trial for my divorce?
When spouses separate, issues may come up during every stage that can complicate matters. From adhering to North Carolina asset division laws for your marital property to the calculation of child support payments or alimony, getting through the basic procedures of a...
How divorce works in North Carolina
When a marriage comes to its natural end, it can be hard for the partners to accept their relationship is over. They may have concerns about what divorce will do to their finances, how it will impact their abilities to parent their kids, and how it will affect their...
Protecting your wallet during divorce
Many issues and emotions grab your attention when you end your marriage. But you should come up with a financial plan to pay your expenses and secure your financial future after divorce. First, know what assets you have and their value so you can negotiate a fair...
Use mediation to draft divorce resolutions
When a person decides they want a divorce, they have options available. This often painful experience is hard enough as is; few couples look forward to dragging everything out in a lengthy courtroom battle. Couples who can communicate safely may consider using...
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...
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,...
