There may be negative emotions felt by North Carolina residents and others who have gotten divorced. However, there may be one positive for those who were married for 10 years or longer. That positive is the ability to potentially claim Social Security benefits based...
One of the toughest things to determine in a divorce is child custody. Both parents will likely want some time with the children, but many parents grapple with the issue of how much input the children should have in the decision process. When determining...
When in the midst of a divorce or separation, the manner in which couples navigate the holidays may have a long-lasting effect on both the resolution of future issues and the wellness of the children. North Carolina couples who have recently begun their legal...
In North Carolina and across the United States, the divorce rate for people above the age of 50 has increased. Nationally, the rate of divorce for couples in this age group has escalated by 50 percent since 1987. One in four couples divorced after the age of 50; this...
As 2017 is coming to a close, you may be thinking about ending your marriage. After making it through the holidays, you may want to have a fresh start in 2018 and file for divorce in January. While you may wait until the new year to file, you will want to do some...
Couples in North Carolina who are getting a divorce could run into complications if they need to divide a retirement account. There could be taxes and penalties if it not done correctly. For example, a couple needs a document known as a qualified domestic relations...
If you are in the process of divorcing your partner or waiting for the ink to dry on your decree, you must remember to update your estate plans. All too often soon-to-be divorcees in the Charlotte area think they do not have to modify their estate plans because they...
As you prepare for divorce, there are probably a lot of things swirling around in your mind. With heightened emotions and so many problems overwhelming you, it can be easy to forget about or overlook some important things. For example, have you thought about how your...
Every day, couples throughout North Carolina are weighing the pros and cons of divorce. Most will try to make an effort to stay together for the sake of the kids, but this can actually hurt both the kids and the parents who try to make the sacrifice. Sometimes,...
There's good news for North Carolina residents who are looking for or have found spouses on online dating sites. Their marriages are less likely to end in divorce than those of couples that met in more conventional ways.More than a third of couples getting married...