Statistics show that eight out of 10 judges award sole custody to mothers when custody disputes are brought to court. This might seem like a win for mothers; however, issues could emerge. Some women eventually find that while they won the custody battle, it came at...
Month: August 2017
How does divorce affect your will in North Carolina?
Although you have enough things to worry about when you get a divorce, make sure that your will is on the list. Your divorce order and your feelings toward your ex will have an impact on the terms of your will. Depending on your circumstances, you may either need to...
The importance of DNA testing
In an ideal world, every child born in North Carolina has two parents committed to nurturing and supporting that child. However, there are circumstances in which there is some question over a child's paternity and the father's obligation to provide support. As a...
Women, finances and divorce
North Carolina women may find themselves in an unexpected financial situation after a divorce. According to a report issued by the U.S. Government Accountability Office in 2012, the household income for women dropped an average of 41 percent after their marriage...
Joint bank accounts and divorce
North Carolina couples who are getting a divorce may need to close any jointly owned assets such as bank and credit card accounts. With credit card accounts, it is important to make sure that any debts are paid off. Creditors might pursue either person for a joint...
Keeping the family home in a divorce
When a North Carolina resident is considering a divorce, one major goal he or she may have is keeping the family home. In many cases, the family home is the couple's biggest asset. For those who have kids, retaining ownership of the family home may be important to...