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...
Month: December 2017
How to properly divide a retirement account in a divorce
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...
How to keep your divorce civil
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,...
Divorce and the narcissistic coparent
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...
Collecting social security while single
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...
Should parents talk to children before deciding custody?
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...
Navigating the holidays after a separation or divorce
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...