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Gray divorce requires special handling
Divorce is a difficult transition no matter when it happens, but it can be especially difficult when the couple has been married for a long time. Known as “gray divorce,”…
Don’t take unnecessary personal risks on New Year’s Eve
2019 is nearly upon us. It’s almost time to ring in the new year with family and friends, and a glass-or several-of champagne. While celebrating the new year is a…
Christmas decorations that can put your baby at risk
With the holidays just around the corner, you may be busy getting all of your ducks in a row. There are cookies to bake, presents to wrap and carols to…
5 holiday gift-giving tips for co-parents
Christmas following a divorce can be an extremely difficult time for co-parents. Each parent wants to create positive holiday memories with their children-and they may be tempted to over-indulge them…
Are you financially prepared for divorce?
Divorce can be complicated both financially and emotionally as you separate your lives and possessions. If you’re contemplating a divorce, it’s a good idea to take a look at your…
Is property divided 50/50 in a North Carolina divorce?
If you’re at the beginning of a divorce, you have some difficult decisions ahead of you. The process of disentangling your lives in divorce can be complicated and emotionally taxing.…
Don’t let your Facebook profile ruin your personal injury case
In this era of smartphones and social media, our connectedness to each other is virtually constant. We’ve become accustomed to broadcasting our entire lives online–from landmark events, like our marriage…
How can North Carolina police enforce the texting ban?
In our last post, we discussed North Carolina’s law that bans texting while driving. But how can such a law be effectively enforced on the road? In today’s article, we…
Texting while driving can be more serious than you might expect
Distracted driving from cell phone use is leading to a surge in car accidents across the country. Many states have responded by passing laws that ban various types of cell…
Co-parenting through the holidays
Celebrating the holiday season can be stressful, especially if you’re navigating it as a co-parent after divorce. We’re continually reminded that the holidays are a time for families to be…
Three tips to make it through Thanksgiving following a divorce
Thanksgiving a joyful time of year for many families. However, if your marriage has just come to an end, this time of year can be lonely—and a painful reminder of…
Why more millennials are getting prenuptial agreements
A new trend among millennials is to sign prenuptial agreements before marriage. In fact, the number of prenuptial agreements has increased over five times in the past 20 years. According…
What is alienation of affection?
Infidelity is one of the most common factors that people cite when ending their marriages. And in this state, extramarital affairs can have serious consequences when they lead to alienation…
If you freeze your embryos, it can pay to get a postnup.
Not all married couples want to have children in their 20s. There are many personal and professional reasons that a couple may opt to start a family later in life.…
When divorce involves a pet, it pays to collaborate with your ex
In a previous post, we discussed the trend in some states of treating pets as children in a divorce—and establishing custody arrangements accordingly. However, in most states—including North Carolina—pets are…
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