Gauging your children's reactions to your impending divorce can be tough when you are unsure how to talk to them about the topic. Speaking clearly and directly, as well as following some common pieces of advice, can help you explain the change without any unnecessary...
Family Law
Are you seeing signs of parental alienation syndrome?
During and after a divorce, it is crucial for you to maintain your relationship with your child. It provides them with additional stability in a rocky time. It also ensures that your bond survives through this difficult situation. Unfortunately, some parents will stop...
Relocating with the kids after a divorce
For many divorced people in North Carolina, part of moving on following the dissolution of their marriages may include relocating to another state. Indeed, according to Moving.com, more than 10% of the U.S. population relocates every year (with many citing familial...
How do prenuptial agreements address property matters?
With a solid prenuptial agreement, you and your spouse may avoid the tough conflicts that can drag out a divorce. A prenup is particularly helpful for resolving who gets what when a marriage ends. There are many ways you can address what will happen to your property. ...
What counts as marital property in North Carolina?
You and your spouse might have accumulated significant assets during your marriage. If you two are now divorcing, you will likely bristle at the prospect of parting with these. Yet, you may not understand what exactly what assets you must divide. By understanding how...
Do you know these tips for making joint child custody work?
After your divorce, you and your spouse had to decide how to raise your shared child together in North Carolina. You have a rough draft of a parenting plan, but does it cover all the bases? Parents.com offers tips for making joint custody work. Educate yourself on how...
How to divide a 401K account when getting divorced
During the property division negotiations in a divorce, one spouse may agree to share a portion of his or her 401K account with the other spouse. If the account owner simply withdraws the amount agreed upon and gives that to the other party, early withdrawal fees and...
Understanding debt division in a divorce
In the process of determining which spouse will receive which assets when a marriage ends, divorcing spouses must also determine who will assume responsibility for which shared debts. In addition to outlining debt responsibility in a divorce agreement, spouses may...
How to handle special days when dividing custody in a divorce
Shared custody or co-parenting arrangements have become the gold standard for modern divorces. With a few, relatively rare exceptions, the courts prefer to see both parents working together for the benefit of the children. Finding ways to split up parenting time is...
How North Carolina helps you enforce a support order
As the custodial parent dealing with life after a divorce, you probably have a lot of expenses and may even be temporarily dependent on child support or spousal support to cover your bills and provide for your children while you get back on your feet. If your ex...