Getting a divorce can take an emotional toll on everyone involved -- including children. Most North Carolina parents understand this and are eager to prioritize child custody matters during this process. However, even the most well-intentioned parents can be left...

As a parent, your child is at the center of your life. This does not change when you go through a divorce, and in fact, it might be more important than ever to prioritize his or her well-being. One way of prioritizing your child throughout the divorce process is to...

Parents who divorce or break up have many details to work out to spare their children as much stress and anxiety as possible. An important part of this involves creating an atmosphere of cooperation between both parents so the children’s needs are met without conflict...

Saving for retirement takes more than just a few years. Many people in North Carolina spend their entire working careers setting money aside for their future. Unfortunately, divorce can shake up some of those retirement plans. This does not mean it is impossible to...

Many parents work hard to prioritize time with their children during and after a divorce. However, there can be some confusion when it comes to dealing with things like child custody agreements and visitation schedules. For example, some parents might be struggling...

Planning for the future is not always easy, but it is important. This is especially true for married couples who are facing uncertain futures or embarking on new journeys. In such situations, a postnuptial agreement might afford the best possible protections. A...

“New year, new you” is a catch phrase many say this time of year. It is common for people to take stock of their lives while the year is still young and see if there are places where they need to make changes. Your marriage is one of those areas you may be examining....

Dividing up marital assets can take up a significant chunk of time during divorce. One reason why is that many people have strong emotional or financial attachments to their property. Unfortunately, this means that some couples make property division decisions based...

A parent’s job does not end once a child turns 18. However, things like child custody and support agreements often end around this age in North Carolina. College might be the time when a child needs his or her parents’ support more than ever though -- especially...

There are many ups and downs through the journey of marriage. While this is normal, it might be time to consider divorce when the bad times start to outweigh the good. After months or even years of a difficult relationship, it can still be hard to think of divorce as...