Divorce among older people, or gray divorce as some call it, continues to rise. There are several reasons for this. First, divorce is now more socially acceptable than it used to be. Second, modern women are more likely to have had careers and financial independence...
Many spouses understand that in a divorce, you don't just divide assets but also debts. One detail that few divorcing couples consider when addressing their future debt, though, is the potential of there being a tax audit and back taxes due. As you may imagine,...
Dividing stocks during your divorce can be tricky, but it can also be an excellent way to keep your situation financially viable. If you have no stocks but your spouse has thousands of dollars or more in stock options, then it may be time to look into obtaining some...
As someone in banking or Charlotte's many other popular job industries, you and your spouse may have amassed significant wealth over the years. Most of that money and other assets will ultimately need to be divided among you and your spouse if you divorce. While...
Divorcing when you have children means you have additional issues to sort out. One is how your child will split their time between you and their other parent. Creating a parenting plan can help bring focus to the issue. Otherwise, it is easy to make assumptions about...
You come from a family with a rich, storied history. Some of your family heirlooms are quite valuable -- including your grandmother’s engagement ring. You’d like to use the ring to propose to your girlfriend, but you’re also a realist. You know that not every couple...
As a young couple, you may not think that a prenuptial agreement is necessary, but the reality is that it could help protect you in the future even if you don’t have many assets now. Premarital agreements may not seem attractive to you, especially if you feel that...
You know that you and everyone else will use an estate plan eventually. It may be before you pass away, such as in a case where you need loved ones to make medical decisions and handle your legal affairs as you fight a disease. Or you may be in perfect health until...
When parents divorce, separate or share a child but are not in a relationship, they oftentimes have a child custody arrangement in place. When ruling on custody or visitation arrangement, the family court's decision is always focused on the best interests of the...
When parents emerge from divorce, they generally expect a relatively smooth custody and visitation experience. The court order detailing the child custody plan is supposed to ensure that kids have time with each parent in a safe and secure environment. Unfortunately,...
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