If you married without a prenuptial agreement, you may assume you no longer have the protections a pre-nuptial agreement could provide if you divorce. However, a post-nuptial agreement may be an option. What is a post-nuptial agreement? A post-nuptial agreement is an...
Family Law
Why people have started creating divorce registries
Divorce is a very challenging life transition. People intentionally ending their marriages face of variety of financial and personal challenges. They have a lot of intense emotions to process. They also have to make drastic changes to their living arrangements and...
Preparing for your divorce in North Carolina
Divorce is often one of the most difficult experiences people will ever go through. The end of a marriage is usually devastating, no matter how long or short the marriage. If you are starting the divorce process in North Carolina, the idea of making legal decisions...
Preparing for your divorce in North Carolina
Divorce is often one of the most difficult experiences people will ever go through. The end of a marriage is usually devastating, no matter how long or short the marriage. If you are starting the divorce process in North Carolina, the idea of making legal decisions...
Four keys to getting the most out of your property division
North Carolina recognizes equitable division of marital property. This means that when you divorce, the court will try to find a distribution scheme that is fair in light of the facts. But this doesn’t mean that the distribution has to be fair. In fact, you can...
Tips for building a strong co-parenting relationship
Most North Carolina spouses who are facing the prospects of a divorce are probably trying to make certain preparations for their new life moving forward. This can especially be the case if you are bringing an end to your marriage as a parent. Prioritizing your...
What you need to know about parental alienation
Parental alienation is manipulation of a child in hopes of damaging their relationship with their other parent. It’s a more commonly utilized tactic than many people realize, and the ramifications can be devastating. Of course, parental alienation can negatively...
Protect yourself against narcissistic behavior in a divorce
They try to convince you that you are the problem. They trick you into thinking you’re responsible for their happiness and to blame for their misery. Many people in North Carolina and beyond say the only thing that’s worse than being married to a narcissist is...
What is an “unconscionable” prenuptial agreement?
In the event of a divorce in North Carolina, the terms of your prenuptial agreement, commonly known as a "prenup," often become a primary focus. This legal contract aims to protect individual assets and establish financial expectations within your marriage. However,...
Do you need a reason to file for divorce in North Carolina?
The grounds for divorce in other states might range from irreconcilable differences to specific fault-based reasons. However, North Carolina only mandates that couples live apart for an entire year before they can file for divorce, with at least one party intending...