Going through a separation is hard enough, but coupled with the risk of losing what you have built, it can get more overwhelming. You have invested countless hours, late nights and years of hard work into building your business. Protecting your company is essential to...
In high-asset divorces, transparency is critical to achieving an equitable distribution of property under North Carolina law. Because the state follows an equitable distribution model—not an automatic 50/50 division—concealed income, undisclosed investments or...
When a child is born in North Carolina, the mother is the child's legal mother. However, a biological father is not automatically the legal father until paternity is established. When a child is born to a married couple, the husband is presumed to be the child’s...
Dividing property in a divorce often depends on full and honest financial disclosure. When one spouse hides money, investments or property, it can delay proceedings and lead to unfair outcomes. Concealing assets is more than dishonest. It can result in legal...
Divorce often comes with difficult emotions including sadness, anger, confusion and fear. You might accept that your marriage is over but still feel scared over what comes next. Navigating the complexities of the divorce process can seem overwhelming. Having a general...
You can barely open TikTok or scroll through social media feeds without running across videos promoting perfect-appearing families leading the “trad wife” lifestyle. Short for “traditional,” this trend promotes a lifestyle that never left the 1950s and has rigid...
If you have a will, then you're off to a good start. About two-thirds of the adults in the United States haven't taken the time to create one. But an estate plan needs more than just a will. The will is like having only the foundation of a home. It's essential, but...
Going through a divorce is an emotional time that often comes with hard feelings because of the reasons the marriage is ending. If you share children together, you and your ex will still have to deal with each other. This can lead to frustration and negative...
Co-parenting after a separation or divorce can be one of the most challenging parts of parenting. Emotions may still be raw, and schedules can get complicated. However, one of the most overlooked struggles children face is trying to navigate two sets of rules under...
Divorce is hard enough without having to deal with a narcissistic partner who makes things even more chaotic. One common—and painful—situation is when your spouse tells your children about the divorce before you’re ready and without your knowledge. Not only does this...