Most people are aware of the immediate and short-term financial impact of getting a divorce. Each of them will have to adapt to living on a single income, thus creating the need for a new budget and a creation of new spending habits. However, individuals facing a...
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How separation is different from a divorce
Married couples in North Carolina or elsewhere who are unhappy with the status of their relationships may pursue a legal separation or divorce. The key difference between the two is that a couple is still married during the separation period. This means that an...
Why divorce happens among older adults
"Gray divorce," the term for divorces that happen among older adults, is on the rise. Some older people in North Carolina get a divorce for the same reasons couples of all ages do, such as infidelity or addiction. However, there are also issue unique to older adults...
How to make joint custody work
The terms of your North Carolina divorce agreement may require you to co-parent with your ex-spouse. Many people struggle to transition from the bitterness of the divorce to a productive co-parenting relationship Joint custody can work for you if you follow a certain...
Spouses should try to avoid a divorce trial
In a North Carolina divorce, spouses are often faced with a choice of continuing to work toward a settlement or going to trial. Some individuals feel as if they need their day in court. However, before making that choice, people need to be aware of the costs and...
Things not to leave out of an estate plan
North Carolina residents are encouraged to have an estate plan that includes a will, a living will and power of attorney documents. Parents may also appoint guardians for their children in a will. It may be a good idea to include a financial overview statement as part...
Helping kids get through their parents’ divorce
Parents going through a divorce in North Carolina may be unsure of how to discuss details of the divorce with their young children. On top of the challenge of creating a child custody schedule, parents also need to find a way to not speak poorly of their children’s...
Balancing work with the stress of divorce
Divorce can present a number of challenges for people in North Carolina, including in the workplace. It can be hard to remain focused and productive during what is one of the most stressful experiences that many people ever have. However, talking about the divorce at...
The roots of parental alienation
When parents in North Carolina divorce, issues around parental alienation may complicate the situation. The roots of parental alienation lie in an unhealthy relationship reversal in which the parent turns to the child to have their emotional needs met. When divorce...
Tips for making joint custody arrangements work
It isn't uncommon for parents to share custody of their kids after a divorce. This is because children being raised in North Carolina and throughout the country tend to fare better when both parents are in their lives. There are several steps that you can take to...