Divorce mediation can potentially help you settle significant issues with your former spouse without going to court. This form of alternative dispute resolution helps lay the foundation for a cooperative coparenting relationship if you have children. If you have...
Over the years, gray divorce rates have continually climbed. Gray divorce refers to any divorcing couple in their 50s or older. Many experts speculate on the potential reasons for this continued growth. What do the experts think cause the spike in rates? And what...
Co-parenting may be in the best interest of the children, but that does not make it an easy arrangement. Because of the difficulties inherent with many co-parenting situations, some families have been experimenting with alternative living solutions. One of these...
Marriage provides an opportunity for pooling resources. Doing so makes it much easier to qualify for economic opportunities you may not have qualified for alone, especially in your younger years. For instance, you may have purchased a home with your ex in your 20s....
Separation is a requirement for — and often a preliminary stage to — divorce in North Carolina. The statute states that you must separate for one year before divorce. However, this may not be as much of a restriction as you might think. Here are some of the details of...
If you own a business, you likely want to continue to lead it after your marriage ends. In North Carolina, though, divorcing spouses typically receive an equitable share of the marital estate. If you started your business after you walked down the aisle, your...
Divorcing couples in North Carolina may not always part on the best of terms. Divorce is fraught with emotion. It often results in one or both parties fighting or feeling negative about the other. This can lead to someone making rash decisions. Because of this, it is...
The first telltale sign is that your spouse becomes emotionally distant from you and incredibly self-absorbed with themselves. Therefore, they no longer share with you what they are thinking, feeling or really anything significant about what is going on in their heart...
When couples file for divorce, it is often a difficult situation. Both spouses may desire an amicable separation but want to ensure that they leave the relationship with their fair share. As a no-fault divorce state, North Carolina allows couples to divorce without...
When North Carolina couples divorce and children are involved, there are several ways that custody can go. Most parents find some type of agreement that allows them to both spend time with their children, and this leads to a situation known as co-parenting. If a...
