As you prepare for divorce, there are probably a lot of things swirling around in your mind. With heightened emotions and so many problems overwhelming you, it can be easy to forget about or overlook some important things. For example, have you thought about how your...
Year: 2017
Why you should change your estate plan if you plan to divorce
If you are in the process of divorcing your partner or waiting for the ink to dry on your decree, you must remember to update your estate plans. All too often soon-to-be divorcees in the Charlotte area think they do not have to modify their estate plans because they...
When divorce is the better choice
Every day, couples throughout North Carolina are weighing the pros and cons of divorce. Most will try to make an effort to stay together for the sake of the kids, but this can actually hurt both the kids and the parents who try to make the sacrifice. Sometimes,...
More couples are meeting through online dating
There's good news for North Carolina residents who are looking for or have found spouses on online dating sites. Their marriages are less likely to end in divorce than those of couples that met in more conventional ways.More than a third of couples getting married...
When to consider a prenuptial agreement
If you are marrying in the near future, you probably have a lot on your mind, and one of the things you may be considering is whether you ought to put together a prenuptial agreement. Essentially, “prenups” are legally binding contracts that make certain...
Divorce may be the only option in some cases
Married couples in North Carolina and around the country are sometimes able to salvage relationships that may seem beyond repair to their friends and family members, and even betrayals like acts of adultery can be overcome when spouses still have affection for one...
High number of wage garnishments for child support
Some North Carolina parents who are not receiving the child support they are supposed to get may turn to the court system for help. This could result in the parent who is not paying support being the subject of a wage garnishment. A study by the ADP Research Institute...
Things for older people to consider in a divorce
North Carolina residents who are 50 and older may be twice as likely to get a divorce as people in the same age group were in the 1990s. While the divorce rate is down among most age groups, it has increased for people ages 50 and older. These so-called "gray...
Divorce assets aren’t always what they seem to be
When couples living in North Carolina decide to end their marriages, property division is often a primary consideration. In many cases, the spouses genuinely want a fair and equitable settlement but may not fully understand the value of all of their assets. This can...
Understanding key factors of guardianship
If a parent should pass away, there should be instructions regarding who will take care of his or her children. Many parents may count on their spouses being able to take over. However, it is important to have a plan in place in the chance that a spouse...