Gray divorce is a term used to mean people who get divorced when they are 50 years old or older. This often means that these individuals are grandparents. They do not have to consider the same child custody questions that younger parents may when their children still...
Year: 2020
Child custody: What should North Carolina parents wear to court?
When you decided to file for divorce, you undoubtedly understood that you'd have to resolve numerous legal issues regarding your children. Then, when you decided to request child custody, you may have begun to feel a bit anxious about court proceedings, especially if...
How long were you together before getting married?
Same-sex couples in 2020 have a potentially unique situation. While same-sex marriage was legal in some parts of the country, the blanket changes to the law that made it legal everywhere did not happen until 2015. They can now get married just like opposite-sex...
Reasons you can ask to move with your child
Married parents or single parents with sole custody can move whenever they want. For those who share custody, such as after a divorce, there is a further requirement. They may need to ask the court for permission to move.The reasoning is that moving your child to...
Marriage and divorce rates are down
People often talk about how divorce rates are actually down in recent years, despite the myth that half of all marriages end in divorce. We now know that couples are more likely to stay together, in large part because they are waiting longer to get married. This is...
A basic understanding of the divorce process
The process of ending a marriage is complex and difficult. Most North Carolina adults who make the choice to file for divorce are unsure of what to expect from the process after filing the initial paperwork. If you are about to go through a divorce, you will find it...
Questions about birthday parties for your child after divorce
After you get divorced, your child is still going to hit all sorts of milestones. They're going to have birthdays, graduations, enjoy the holidays, get a diver's license and much more. You and your ex need to figure out how you're going to handle these events and...
Divorce in the age of social media
Divorce isn't quite as private as it used to be. With the rise of social media, details like marital status are often widely known. If that status changes, you can count on your friends -- and even those who don't know you very well -- seeing the change.Navigating...
U.S. marriage and divorce trends mirror the world
You may have heard some of the more common trends in relationships in the United States. For instance, unmarried couples are more likely than ever before to live together and even to have children together. Similarly, the age of marriage is increasing, partly because...
One key tip for asking for a prenup
If you want to ask for a prenup so that you know how your assets are going to get divided, you may feel nervous. People often think of prenuptial agreements as something selfish or at least self-serving, which isn't exactly the mood you want to set before your...