Gray divorce is the term used for divorces involving couples who are 50 years old or older. If you find yourself in this position, which assets are most in need of protection as you move forward? Here are a few important things to keep in mind. Employer-sponsored...
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What’s different about a gray divorce?
Gray divorce, also known as a late-life divorce, is becoming more common as the Baby Boomer generation ages. Gray divorce refers to the end of a marriage between spouses who are over 50 years of age. If you’re considering a divorce after years of marriage, there are...
Can my spouse freeze assets during divorce in North Carolina?
Marriage means sharing income, housing and other personal resources. Couples combine their bank accounts and live in the same house, in most cases. Combined financial resources are a major feature of most marriages. Couples have access to and control over income...
Top considerations for business owners in divorce
Getting divorced as a business owner can be more complicated because you have more complex assets and you want to protect your business. There are a lot of different factors that you have to consider, especially when dividing assets with your spouse, that someone who...
Your guide to an amicable divorce
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...
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...
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...