Nobody wants to think about death all the time. This is one reason that individuals often put off estate planning. However, in the grand scheme of things, estate planning only takes up a relatively short amount of time, if done properly. Not only can drafting a will...
Year: 2022
Are your teens coping with divorce in a healthy, positive way?
Everyone knows that divorce is hard on some children, but most people worry about the emotional health of young children and toddlers. Many teens have mastered the art of hiding their emotions, but it is safe to say that divorce can affect them as much as it does...
The gray divorce revolution
Your spouse of 25 years just completely shocked you by asking for a divorce. You are stunned and don’t understand what is happening. The two of you have been together since your freshman year of college and divorce was never on your radar. As you sit there in...
Should I get a prenup if I have a dog?
If you have a dog and are going to get married, one of your questions may be if you should put together a prenuptial agreement to make sure you keep your dog if you get a divorce. As a pet parent, a prenuptial agreement is actually a very good choice if you’d like to...
Can your ex lay claim to your retirement account in a divorce?
Aggressively saving for retirement is important, as the money you set aside while you work will later help ensure your standard of living after your retirement. You may have spent decades taking a portion of your weekly paycheck and setting it aside to support...
Why do divorced parents go on summer vacation together?
This is your first summer as divorced co-parents, and you know it's going to be a bit different for the children. They're used to going on summer vacation trips, and you used to do it as a family. Now that you've gotten divorced, you're not sure exactly what that's...
Should you ask for a postnuptial agreement if you don’t have a prenup?
Prenuptial agreements used to be regarded pretty negatively, but they’ve become increasingly accepted and downright common – except you didn’t get one. Maybe you were married before social attitudes about prenups started changing or maybe you simply felt too...
What is the dissipation of marital assets?
As you move toward divorce, you have probably heard about individuals who will attempt to hide assets from their spouses. You may already be worrying that your spouse could try to do this in order to keep those assets from you. Some ways people do this include giving...
How to support paternal involvement in kids’ lives
After a divorce or breakup, the noncustodial parent often experiences a decline in quality time spent with their child. It can be unintentional as the collateral damage that results from relationships going bust. Sometimes, it can be intentional, suchas when the...
What happens to your pet during a divorce?
In some states, it’s normal to set up pet custody if you get a divorce. Is that how things work in North Carolina? Unfortunately, no. If you get divorced, your pet will be subject to division as if it is any other kind of property. You won’t be able to fight for...