Family Law/Divorce

In a high-asset divorce, there is more to win, and more to lose. This is why those going through divorces involving a high amount of marital assets often plan ahead and resort to aggressive tactics. If you have been caught off-guard and your spouse has unexpectedly...

Recently, we talked about the many protections a premarital agreement (commonly known as prenuptial agreement or prenup) offers engaged couples. Our family law attorneys want to continue this discussion. This time, however, we want to focus on the importance of full...

Thinking about the possibility of divorce before you get married may seem unromantic. You and your fiancé may be head over heels in love, and you could imagine spending the rest of your lives together. Yet, in the back of your head, you may have worries about what...

Divorce can hit you like a ton of bricks. Even if you know it’s for the best, you’re likely to have concerns about the process, about how to protect your legal rights and about how to retain (or regain) some stability in your life. Even though you have a lot happening...

Like most states, North Carolina uses the equitable distribution model of property division in divorce. This means that all assets considered to be marital property should be divided equitably (but not necessarily equally). One of the most valuable assets in any...

Going through a divorce is something you never thought you’d personally have to deal with. When you got married, you meant everything you said. Unfortunately, your spouse has decided that they don’t want to be with you any longer, and you have no choice but to let...

Far more goes into creating and running a small business than most people realize. Any owner can attest to this. That’s why a private business often becomes a family affair, with spouses both involved in or supporting the operation. In the event of a divorce, this...

You have probably heard that stress can lead to divorce. When stress is put on the relationship, either from within or from outside factors, it can cause that relationship to become frayed. Eventually, it can break it down enough that the couple decides it’s time to...

If you’re preparing for divorce, you will likely worry about maintaining your lifestyle. This fear is especially palpable if your spouse was your family’s breadwinner or if you relied on two incomes. Yet, in many North Carolina divorces, the lower-earning spouse...