To get a fair share of assets in a divorce, you must understand everything you have and what it is worth. North Carolina law requires you to separate your assets into two categories: separate property and marital property. It defines separate property as: Anything...
Family Law/Divorce
Family Law/Divorce
3 signs you need to ask for divorce right away
Under normal circumstances, no one ties the knot with the goal of divorcing someday. Unfortunately, divorce is part of life. There are times when, despite your best efforts, divorce may be the most sensible thing to do. Here are three instances when you should...
Are prenuptial agreements legally binding?
Marriage is a sign of commitment between partners. The occasion of a wedding day can be extremely exciting and romantic, but there is also a legal aspect to the institution. Prenuptial agreements are one way that couples opt to protect their rights before tying the...
Can alternative dispute resolution resolve custody issues?
As a parent going through divorce, it can be hard to handle issues with your spouse. On one hand, you understand that they are upset or frustrated, but on the other, you know that you both need to work together to resolve your divorce-related issues and move forward....
Do you have to sell your house during a divorce?
It’s true that many couples decide to sell the house when they get divorced. They bought that house as a family home where they thought they would live for years and raise their children. The marriage is ending, so they both want to move on. There's also a financial...
3 custody concerns that can lead to co-parents fighting
If you didn't get along with your ex during your marriage, you will likely find things to disagree about after your divorce. Co-parenting will force you to frequently interact, and the chances are good that you won't always agree about how to handle different...
What determines how the North Carolina courts divide your assets?
Some couples have the foresight to plan ahead for their divorces. Maybe they negotiated a postnuptial agreement because they've been in marriage therapy for years, or maybe they signed a prenuptial agreement before they started their marriage. These couples can often...
Who files for divorce more often?
If you’re not married, your gender does not matter when it comes to who will end the relationship. For opposite-sex couples, it could be the man or the woman. The rates are similar, though people’s personal experiences will differ considerably. If you are married,...
In North Carolina, do you need a reason for your divorce?
You know how it is when you decide to break up with someone that you’re dating. They may be fine, but you fall out of love and just don’t want to be together anymore. They ask for a reason and you just say that you no longer feel the same. Divorce feels different,...
Do your children need to stay together after a divorce?
Divorces are tough on kids, and there may be some unique challenges when you have more than one child in a single-parent home. Sometimes, children don’t get along. Other times, they have activities that require a parent to try to be in more than one place at a time....
