Divorce is hard. It can be messy and emotional. Even in situations where you feel bitter and angry, there are steps you can take to have an amicable divorce. The fact is, an amicable divorce is beneficial for everyone involved. This includes you, your spouse and your...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
You may have started saving for retirement before you even got married, and then you combined those savings with your spouse's. The two of you may have planned to travel together or move to a specific retirement community later in life. Your retirement plans involved...
The breakdown of a marriage can do significant mental and physical harm to both parties. You may have seen it happen to a friend or colleague. They put on weight, take less care with how they dress and walk around with a sunken look in their eyes. When you ask if they...
When you got married, you probably thought that you had forever. Unfortunately, not all marriages last forever. Divorce occurs quite often, so being prepared for it if your marriage is deteriorating is critical. Several signs signal that your marriage is ending. If...