Parents in North Carolina and every other state know that it is hard to raise a teenager. This is because teens are going through an emotional and physical transition from childhood to adulthood. It is important for parents to remember that teens still need support...
Divorce can bring about major financial changes for people in North Carolina. In many marriages, one partner has a much higher level of control over and understanding of family finances than does the other. In most cases, the husband has greater control over finances,...
Many North Carolina women who would have been expected to remain home and raise children in past decades are choosing instead to enter the workforce and pursue careers, and virtually all sociologists think that this development is a positive one. However, several...
Couples in North Carolina often begin married life with the best of intentions. They truly want to establish a happy home and remain together for the rest of their lives. However, certain behaviors can trigger discontent within marriage and ultimately lead to...
Changing names, changing passwords and revising estate plans are among the tasks that may still await some people in North Carolina after they get a divorce. People might need to revise their wills or trusts, change their beneficiary designations and get new powers of...
Spousal support is often one of the primary issues decided in a North Carolina divorce. However, it's usually one of the last points that gets settled in court. That's because the division of assets has a big impact on how much support an ex-spouse might need to...
When people in North Carolina get a divorce, it may be for one of three main reasons. According to some experts, growing apart, being unable to make up after fighting, and a psychological phenomenon known as "flooding" can all contribute to divorce.One study found...
Going through a divorce is usually not easy emotionally. After all, splitting property can be tremendously stressful. Often, the best way to reduce stress is to formulate a plan for getting through the divorce process. Focusing on reaching an acceptable settlement may...
Following a divorce in North Carolina, a child can be claimed as a dependent by only one parent per tax year. Ideally, exes will agree ahead of time on who gets to do this. Usually, it is the custodial parent. If the custodial parent wants to give the other parent the...
The divorce rate for people who are 50 and over has substantially increased over the past few decades. Part of this increase may be attributed to people living longer and couples in second or third marriages that want to get divorced. Regardless of the reasons why...