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...
Divorce
Divorce is an emotional mess and that’s okay
Marriage is perhaps the oldest institution in human memory. It comes from an impulse to define who is close to us in life, so we can build trust and share our experiences in safety. A huge majority of cultures around the world recognize marriage as the strongest...
Are you struggling to respond to a divorce petition?
Because you and your spouse were having problems for a while, it may not have come as a surprise when he or she announced that the two of you needed some space. You may have anticipated a short separation where your spouse spent a few days at a friend or family...
North Carolina delays divorces due to a 1931 law
If you have been thinking about divorce for a long time, it may feel like the days or weeks leading up to the end of the process may last forever. No one wants an extra delay thrown in unless it results in a better or more amicable split of property or child...
What does it take to get a divorce in North Carolina?
Old marriage vows include the phrase "until death do us part," but life can go on after a marriage is over. Even when those words were more popular, there were already ways to end a marriage in the eyes of the law or religious authorities. Fortunately, it is easier...
Marriage and divorce rates drop over a decade in North Carolina
Many parents and spiritual leaders will tell you that, of all the major decisions one ends up making in life, the right partner is the most important choice of all. The proper spouse will make success in life and parenting far easier, while the wrong match can lead to...
Will your divorce affect your taxes?
If you and your spouse are nearing divorce, you are probably already trying to figure out what your future will look like. You will undoubtedly have many concerns about your finances, and this is common. Even if your marriage lasted only a few years, you may have been...
The reasons women file for divorce
The typical scenario that often comes to mind when divorce is mentioned is that of a middle-aged woman being left by her husband for a younger woman. However, in over 70% of cases, it's actually women who file for divorce. Women in North Carolina give many reasons for...
Tips for older adults who are getting a divorce
Older North Carolina couples may be more likely to get a divorce than younger couples. For people 65 and older, the divorce rate is three times higher than it was in the 1990s. Overall, divorce among older people is on the rise even though it is dropping among younger...
How some couples benefit from postnuptial agreements
Postnuptial agreements are becoming more popular among North Carolina spouses who want to protect their assets in case of a divorce. This legally binding document is similar to a prenuptial agreement, but the main difference is that it's signed during the marriage....