Older North Carolina couples may be more likely to get a divorce than younger couples. For people 65 and older, the divorce rate is three times higher than it was in the 1990s. Overall, divorce among older people is on the rise even though it is dropping among younger...
Month: January 2020
Early IRA distributions and what happens in a divorce
Some North Carolina residents may decide to start taking distributions on an IRA before reaching the age of 59 1/2. This normally incurs a 10% penalty, but there are certain circumstances in which it is permitted without the penalty. However, those penalties kick in...
If your spouse is an addict, divorce may be your best option
Without a doubt, living with an addict is challenging to say the least. It more than likely impacts every aspect of your relationship. If you have children, one of your primary priorities is probably to protect them from your spouse's addiction and all that goes with...
How some couples benefit from postnuptial agreements
Postnuptial agreements are becoming more popular among North Carolina spouses who want to protect their assets in case of a divorce. This legally binding document is similar to a prenuptial agreement, but the main difference is that it's signed during the marriage....
Creating a custody plan that is age-appropriate
Parents in North Carolina who decide to divorce may have to rapidly change their relationship with one another. It can be challenging to adapt to co-parenting for any divorcing couple, even those who have a relatively amicable understanding with their former partners....
How do you get sole physical custody in North Carolina?
When determining physical custody of a child, North Carolina courts work on the basis that the best arrangement for a child is joint physical custody. If you want to seek sole physical custody, you will have to prove to the judge why it is in your child’s best...