Last week, our blog began discussing how even though the prospect of starting a new life post-divorce can undoubtedly be exhilarating, it eventually become somewhat disconcerting at least as far as money is concerned. That's because the newly divorced person may find...
Divorce
Prenuptial Agreements: Stepping Stones to a Fair and Honest Future Together
Looking for a good reason to adopt a prenup? We can give you a few. Among them, one is laying a firm foundation on which to build a marriage. Couples who have clear expectations, realistic financial views and the communications skills needed to discuss this topic that...
Why it’s so important to manage your post-divorce finances
Once a divorce is finalized, a person is free to embark on that long-awaited new chapter in their life, meaning they're ready to finally start calling their new place home and adapt to life on their own.While this is an exhilarating prospect, it can also prove to be...
Protect yourself with a prenup
Prenuptial agreements (also known as "premarital agreements" or simply "prenups") often get a bad rap. They are sometimes seen as a way for a much wealthier spouse to unfairly shield assets from a poorer spouse in the event of a divorce. In this way they are viewed...
Dividing business assets in divorce
When business owners divorce, property division matters can become very complex. In North Carolina, marital assets, including businesses and professional practices, are to be divided in an equitable manner upon divorce. Identifying, valuing and distributing such...
What exactly do you have to do to divorce in North Carolina?
When a person decides to move ahead with a divorce, they often want to get the process started without delay so that they can make a clean break and put the marriage in their rearview mirror as soon as possible.While this mentality is certainly understandable, it's...
