North Carolina couples who plan to get married should consider the importance of completing a prenuptial agreement. The main purpose of the legal document is to verify how assets will be allocated if a marriage ends in divorce. In situations in which a married couple...
Year: 2018
How divorcing parents can co-parent successfully
When parents in North Carolina decide to divorce, the transition to co-parenting can be challenging yet also rewarding. Divorced parents may clash over parenting styles and issues that come with step-parents and blended families. Some parents may find it difficult to...
Divorcing women: 4 tips for achieving financial stability
Divorce can upend your financial situation and make you reassess every facet of your life. While you are dividing your marital finances, it is a good time to start thinking about securing your future. Creating a financial plan will give you the peace of mind you need...
An overview of the child custody hearing process
Child custody proceedings are conducted to determine whom a child's custodial parent will be and what rights the noncustodial parent will have. Parents in North Carolina who want maximum parental rights need to prepare for a child custody hearing thoroughly. If a...
Collection of unpaid medical expenses from noncustodial parent
A child support agreement developed between parents in North Carolina sometimes addresses the expenses that could arise for a child's uninsured or unreimbursed medical expenses. These costs represent bills in addition to health insurance premiums, such as co-pays,...
The four different child support classifications
A child support case in North Carolina or any other state can have one of four designations. Each label begins with "IV" in reference to Title IV of the Social Security Act of 1975. If a case has an IV-D label, it means that a parent has asked for help from the Office...
3 tips for remaining financially secure during your divorce
It is no secret that getting a divorce can be costly. The property division process alone can have a significant effect on your financial future. While you may be experiencing emotional turmoil, it is crucial to not lose sight of the money aspect of...
3 effects of divorce on children
If you are facing a divorce and have children, you are likely concerned about how the divorce will affect them. This is a common question among divorcing parents, and experts have a lot to say on the subject.There are many different ways that children cope with a...
Gray divorces and splitting assets
According to data from the Pew Research Center, older couples in North Carolina and the rest of the United States have been getting divorced at a rate that is twice what it was in the 1900s. People over the age of 50 and who are near retirement will find it...
These assets are commonly neglected in divorce settlements
When you are getting divorced, one of the main things you go through is the property division process. This may be the most significant and consequential aspect of your divorce.You are probably prepared to divide the following assets:The family homeCarsBoatsBank...