When you take a position with the company, sometimes your work is an investment. You might accept a lower-paying position with a startup company that offers you more advancement opportunities rather than continue grinding by in an established job elsewhere. One of...
When a divorcing couple appears before the court to decide on child custody, the judge will review the circumstances of the case and award one of the following types of custody: joint, sole legal or sole physical custody. Additionally, visitation time could be...
In North Carolina, child custody is broken into two different types. The first is legal custody, and the second is physical custody. Most parents want to have both kinds of custody. They want to physically see their child and to have the legal right to make decisions...
Buying a house is something many married couples eventually do. Jointly owning a property can give your relationship a sense of permanence and help the two of you build a mutually beneficial financial future. Unfortunately, sharing your biggest asset can make things...
If you are an artist or work in the art field for your career, then you should be aware that any art you make could be valuable and part of your property division discussions during your divorce. Whether you’re a famous artist or your spouse believes that your art may...
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...
It can be frustrating to bear parental responsibilities alone while the other parent is unbothered about the child's needs. However, the law provides that both parents must be involved in discharging their parental duties. If the other parent is playing hardball and...
Divorce among older people, or gray divorce as some call it, continues to rise. There are several reasons for this. First, divorce is now more socially acceptable than it used to be. Second, modern women are more likely to have had careers and financial independence...
Many spouses understand that in a divorce, you don't just divide assets but also debts. One detail that few divorcing couples consider when addressing their future debt, though, is the potential of there being a tax audit and back taxes due. As you may imagine,...
Dividing stocks during your divorce can be tricky, but it can also be an excellent way to keep your situation financially viable. If you have no stocks but your spouse has thousands of dollars or more in stock options, then it may be time to look into obtaining some...