Child custody and home ownership are two of the most contentious areas of divorce. Some couples are lucky to figure out an agreeable arrangement for just one of these. However, there is a solution that addresses both issues at once, and it is called nesting.Nesting is...
Retirement accounts may be an individual's largest asset. Therefore, these accounts may become a point of contention during a divorce in North Carolina or anywhere else in America. As a general rule, it is a complex process to divide a 401k or other employer-sponsored...
Divorce often brings to mind court battles, years of fighting, aggressive lawyers, revenge and more ugly qualities. However, your divorce does not have to be this way. You can take steps to increase the chances of civility.Having a civil divorce leads to lower costs,...
Parents in North Carolina who are divorced from a narcissistic ex-spouse might struggle when co-parenting. A narcissistic parent might use the same "gaslighting" techniques on the children that the ex-spouse remembers from the marriage. This can involve convincing...
There may be negative emotions felt by North Carolina residents and others who have gotten divorced. However, there may be one positive for those who were married for 10 years or longer. That positive is the ability to potentially claim Social Security benefits based...
One of the toughest things to determine in a divorce is child custody. Both parents will likely want some time with the children, but many parents grapple with the issue of how much input the children should have in the decision process. When determining...
When in the midst of a divorce or separation, the manner in which couples navigate the holidays may have a long-lasting effect on both the resolution of future issues and the wellness of the children. North Carolina couples who have recently begun their legal...
In North Carolina and across the United States, the divorce rate for people above the age of 50 has increased. Nationally, the rate of divorce for couples in this age group has escalated by 50 percent since 1987. One in four couples divorced after the age of 50; this...
As 2017 is coming to a close, you may be thinking about ending your marriage. After making it through the holidays, you may want to have a fresh start in 2018 and file for divorce in January. While you may wait until the new year to file, you will want to do some...
Couples in North Carolina who are getting a divorce could run into complications if they need to divide a retirement account. There could be taxes and penalties if it not done correctly. For example, a couple needs a document known as a qualified domestic relations...