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Steps to Prepare for Your Divorce

The prospect of ending a marriage is rife with feelings of uncertainty, fear, and discomfort. It is a major life shift and undeniable trauma. However, there are ways to feel more comfortable and confident leading into the divorce process. Some…

Addiction, Divorce, and Child Custody

Child Custody Separation & Divorce

Addiction to drugs or alcohol are serious, lifelong struggles that can consume a person’s entire being unless they can find a path to recovery. Unfortunately, addicts do not struggle in a vacuum and it is their families and children who…

Alimony and a New Partner

Separation & Divorce

Alimony payments are intended to financially support dependent spouses after a marriage has ended. These payments recognize the duration of a couple’s marriage, their marital standard of living, the disparity in wealth and opportunity between the spouses, and the numerous…

Modifying Court Orders When Your Circumstances Change

Child Custody Child Support Separation & Divorce

When a marriage ends, couples typically obtain court orders that resolve issues like property division, alimony payments, child custody arrangements, and child support obligations. These orders serve as a snapshot of that moment in time. The orders should reflect the…

Five Things to Know About Equitable Distribution in North Carolina

Separation & Divorce

When a marriage ends, couples must sort through numerous complex issues before they can move forward with their lives. One big issue is determining how property will be divided between the former spouses. In North Carolina, this is accomplished through…

The Advantages of Filing for Divorce in North Carolina

Separation & Divorce

There are a lot of factors to consider when it comes to getting divorced. There is the emotional toll, the uncertainty looking forward, the timing, the impact on children, how property will be split, and the costs of getting divorced.…

How Domestic Violence Can Impact Your Divorce

Domestic Violence Separation & Divorce

Domestic violence is a dangerous and toxic element to any relationship. When it comes to marriage, unaddressed domestic violence issues don’t have happy endings. While death, injury, protective orders, and imprisonment are the most palpable outcomes; there are several legal…

Is There a Right Way to Grieve a Divorce?

Health Separation & Divorce

The end of a marriage is a traumatic event for even the most toughened people. Regardless of the reasons that led a couple to this point, divorce is a sad event and it is completely natural for any spouse to…

Five Facts About Alimony

Separation & Divorce Wealth

When couples divorce, one of the issues that often generates the most contention is alimony. For a spouse seeking spousal support, these payments are seen as essential, as he or she does not make sufficient income to meet his or…

Dividing Luxury Goods When You Divorce

Separation & Divorce Wealth

You have probably seen some recent headlines about the massive divorce settlement of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Bezos after they split due to allegations of his infidelity. Beyond the sad end of a long marriage and the sordid…

Avoiding Money Mistakes after Separation

Separation & Divorce Wealth

Separation is an incredibly stressful time in a person’s life. Even the most Zen and disciplined of people can make regrettable decisions during this time. This is especially true when it comes to money and budgeting in the midst of…

Understanding Debt and Equitable Distribution

Separation & Divorce Wealth

When you think of the concept of property division when couples divorce, it is easy to think that it literally refers to the division of property. As in, who takes what property with them when the dust settles? However, property…

When is Police Intervention Appropriate for a Family Law Dispute?

Domestic Violence Separation & Divorce

When you are having a really difficult time with your spouse during the midst of a separation, you may find yourself in situations where you feel scared or powerless. Some people contact relatives and friends for support, while others call…

Do Alimony Payments Ever End?

Separation & Divorce Wealth

Spousal support, also known as alimony, is a mandatory payment that a dependent spouse receives from a supporting spouse when a couple separates. It can be a significant obligation for many supporting spouses, and they have a natural financial interest…

Finding a Mental Health Provider

Health Separation & Divorce

Coping with the stress, anxiety, loss, sadness, and anger that come with the end of a marriage is a lot for anyone to handle. No matter how strong you are, or how you have faced prior adversity, there is no…

Separation & Divorce

Steps to Prepare for Your Divorce

Addiction, Divorce, and Child Custody

Alimony and a New Partner

Modifying Court Orders When Your Circumstances Change

Five Things to Know About Equitable Distribution in North Carolina

The Advantages of Filing for Divorce in North Carolina

How Domestic Violence Can Impact Your Divorce

Is There a Right Way to Grieve a Divorce?

Five Facts About Alimony

Dividing Luxury Goods When You Divorce

Avoiding Money Mistakes after Separation

Understanding Debt and Equitable Distribution

When is Police Intervention Appropriate for a Family Law Dispute?

Do Alimony Payments Ever End?

Finding a Mental Health Provider

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