After working hard to grow your 401(k) or IRA, you might understandably assume that the account is yours alone and that your spouse has no right to any of it when you divorce. In North Carolina, this is untrue. Even if yours is the only name on the account, the law...
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How can a prenuptial agreement help your relationship?
For many prior generations, prenuptial agreements had a bad reputation. In recent years, more couples than ever have come to appreciate the benefits of these documents. When you start planning your wedding, you should talk with your partner about drafting a prenuptial...
How you can protect your retirement assets in a divorce
When a divorce becomes necessary, you must confront the reality that you might lose important things in the split. Your future, your finances, and even your retirement plans might undergo drastic changes in the wake of your divorce. Asset division is a major part of...
Ways to keep a calm mindset during divorce talks
No one should blame you for feeling agitated or anxious in the opening stages of your divorce. Still, you should not let your emotions get the better of you. Your goal should be to navigate your divorce in a way that leaves you with the best possible outcome. Keeping...
What are the consequences of hiding assets during divorce?
If you are on the verge of divorcing your spouse, the two of you already may not see eye-to-eye on financial matters. After all, according to a recent survey, financial disagreements are responsible for more than 30% of divorces. Your money clashes may not end when...
Dividing a 401k in divorce?
If you withdraw the amount of money from your 401k that you agree upon during a divorce, you could end up dealing with more than you bargained for in the form of income taxes and early withdrawal fees. Instead, consider looking into a qualified domestic relations...
How may I benefit from an expunction?
Some North Carolina residents run into problems with the law. They may have been in the wrong place at the wrong time or made an error in judgment. If you are looking to move on from a conviction, your criminal record may continue to impede you, perhaps making it hard...
Child custody rights of unmarried parents
When you have children, and your relationship with the other parent ends, you face many concerns. If you are unmarried, you may wonder about your rights regarding child custody. Although many laws make a connection between parenting and marriage, North Carolina does...
What are some special situations that could result in more serious DUI charges?
Any DUI charge is serious because it can carry penalties and consequences that follow you for life. However, there are special circumstances in some cases that increase the severity of the charge or potential punishment. According to the North Carolina Department of...
What should you do when you receive a traffic ticket?
While getting a traffic ticket in North Carolina may not be the most convenient thing, ignoring it can put you in trouble with the law. Accumulating too many traffic tickets on your record could jeopardize your driving privileges. Staying vigilant and maintaining...