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Student loans and debt can drive couples apart

Marriage is a partnership between two individuals. No matter what how love-stricken and ready you may feel going into a marriage, life as a couple is different than life as…

The advantages of being the first to file for divorce

Marriages can disintegrate in a variety of ways. One spouse may be unhappy for a long time, while the other may not even realize there’s a problem. In other cases,…

School supplies: who pays when parents are separated or divorced?

Your kids are probably not excited about summer ending and going back to school – and there is a good chance you are not thrilled about the new school year…

A guide to social media and divorce

Facebook has grown so popular that it may seem like second nature to post frequent updates about your life, including your divorce. While it may not seem like a big…

When you’re going through a divorce, your dog’s hurting too.

You and your spouse have decided to call it quits. You’re probably busy divvying up your possessions, making claims on shared friends and sorting out your alimony. What you probably…

Can your commute time affect your marriage?

You and your wife have spent your entire married life in Concord. You bought a house here. You raised a family here. And you’ve both had satisfying careers here. But…

How to find a divorce lawyer who has your best interests at heart

It finally happened. You and your spouse decided to pull the plug. You’d been unhappy together for years. You saw this moment coming. Nonetheless, the decision to terminate your marriage…

What does it mean to be separated in North Carolina?

If you are separated in North Carolina, then you cannot reside in the same home, except under very limited circumstances. This separation waiting period must go uninterrupted, for a minimum…

You decided to divorce. Now how do you tell your kids?

When you and your spouse decide to part ways, there are a whirlwind of emotions to contend with. You may be filled with grief, anger and bewilderment. It can be…

When a vocational evaluation can be useful in a divorce

When a couple with children divorces, the court usually orders the higher earning party to pay alimony and child support to the lower earning party. The court uses standard guidelines…

Post-divorce: claiming your ex-spouse’s Social Security benefits

You and your ex were married for most of your lives. But after the kids were grown and the spark was gone, you started to question why you were still…

Financial planning checklist for your divorce

Divorce can be long, emotionally draining and expensive. When many people begin the divorce process, they many not fully anticipate all of the financial factors that go into divorcing. Alimony…

Thinking about divorcing? Update your estate plan ASAP.

When you think of divorce, aside from the feelings of resentment or heartache, you may also think of issues such as alimony, child custody and property division. However, your estate…

Core considerations in drafting a separation agreement

In order to get an absolute divorce in North Carolina, you and your spouse must be separated for at least one year. In the eyes of the law, legal separation…

The problem of financial infidelity

Financial conflict plays a role in the demise of many marriages. Hidden financial assets or “financial infidelity” can wreak havoc on a relationship. Financial infidelity refers to when a partner…