Creating a proper estate plan requires making intentional decisions, and in order to do so, one should be knowledgeable about the subject. In a previous blog, you learned about the differences between wills and trusts in an estate plan. Along with knowing the...
Month: January 2019
The growing popularity of divorce over 50
North Carolina is no exception to the nationwide trend: an increasing number of couples are choosing to divorce later in life. Indeed, over the past 25 years, the rate of divorce for Americans over 50 has grown by more than 100 percent. This change has come even as...
What wealthy couples can learn about divorce from Jeff Bezos
There are steps that high-asset couples in North Carolina who are ending their marriage can take to make the process less difficult. The world's richest man, Jeff Bezos, exemplifies this in the statement he released with his wife about their impending divorce that...
The link between attractiveness and divorce
For the most part, individuals in North Carolina tend to marry or enter into relationships with those who are roughly the same level of attractiveness. This can be a good thing as those who marry people who are more attractive than they are could be at a higher risk...
Joint custody often produces better outcomes for children
Divorcing parents in North Carolina want what's best for their children. When it comes to child custody, many couples have questions about the arrangements for their kids. While mothers are often awarded full custody, there is a lot of evidence to support the fact...