Divorce

When a marriage ends, the question of where each party will live when they part ways is one of the most immediate concerns. But, for those who prefer to buy a property rather than rent, this can present an issue. Is it even possible to purchase property before all...

When parting ways, many couples are concerned with splitting shared assets. But what about liabilities or debts? Student loans are often one of the biggest debt loads held by individuals in North Carolina, and they often come into play in a divorce. The decision about...

For a time, some people think they can have it all in life. They want the fancy job, the big house, the nice car, and a spouse and kids. While this may seem like the ideal life, it is often difficult to keep up with all of those aspects in reality. While you may have...

Almost everyone going through a divorce looks forward to the day that the legal process can finally be considered “done.” But, sometimes, issues can pop up even after a divorce settlement is reached; for example, a forgotten account can be discovered, or a spouse can...

For many North Carolina families, pets are a major conundrum when ending a marriage. Who “gets” a beloved dog or cat can be one of the most emotional issues in a divorce, and it can lead to significant conflict between parties. There are a few things individuals and...

Going through a messy divorce may never have been your end goal, and having to work extra hard to ensure that you still have ample time with your kids after the divorce likely never even crossed your mind. After all, you are their parent, and you feel that you should...

A parent who owes monthly child support payments may feel the obligation is a burden. However, if a court order compels a noncustodial parent to pay, there is typically no way to legally avoid it. Sometimes a supporting parent may run into hardships that make it...

Most of the advice around divorce has to do with what happens after the process is underway. But, what are some things that people should consider before taking the step of filing for divorce? North Carolina individuals and couples can make the divorce process...

Property division can be a challenging aspect of even the most calm, collaborative divorce. A couple has spent years or decades together building a home, vehicles and numerous collections of physical assets that must all be valued and split to divide one household...