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Category Archives: Divorce
Why more couples are getting divorced later in life
We all know that divorce is more common than it used to be. However, it may surprise you to learn that while divorce rates have actually fallen among younger couples…
Can a change in circumstance lead to a change in alimony?
Your alimony arrangement doesn’t have to last forever. Certain types of life changes can make you eligible for an alimony modification. Today we examine five common changes in circumstance that…
Dealing with financial dishonesty during divorce
Infidelity is often given as a reason for getting divorced. As it turns out, infidelity is not limited to the bedroom. A recent survey finds that many people consider financial…
Don’t delete that post – everything is evidence
With the rise in the popularity of social media come the inevitable issues that stem from its common use as a form of communication. Divorce is not exempt from the…
When equitable distribution may not be equal distribution
In our last post, we talked about the North Carolina law that allows for equitable distribution of property in divorces. What exactly does an equitable (fair) division or property mean,…
How the new military retirement system impacts divorce law
In a previous post, we explored the process of military divorce in North Carolina. Today we will examine how a new military retirement program can affect families in the event…
What happens when a military couple divorces in North Carolina?
If you or your spouse is in the military and you choose to divorce, you will file for divorce in the state in which you live. If you claim North…
Marital misconduct such as gambling can affect your divorce
Betsy and Steve* lived in a nice, upper middle class home. Betsy was an emergency room nurse and Steve worked in a mattress factory. They had one child. They both…
How the proposed tax reform could affect alimony
Divorce and politics don’t always go hand-in-hand. However, that can change very quickly when family laws and legal procedures are up for debate — and when there is money on…
3 things men should not believe during a divorce
Divorce is an upsetting event for any person going through it. However, men are also often battling against outdated beliefs and slowly changing laws, which can further complicate matters. Men…
Divorce: Is it in our genes?
People who grow up with divorced parents often say that they want to avoid raising their own kids in a similar situation. Unfortunately, this could be harder than you think…
Is a spouse property?
Last week the North Carolina Court of Appeals upheld the constitutionality of laws that a local man used when he sued a Winston-Salem doctor. The man, Marc Malecek, sued Dr.…
I cheated: How will this affect my divorce?
Having an affair or cheating on a spouse can spell the demise of a marriage, no matter how hard one or both parties work to repair the damage. Unfortunately, it…
What’s that signed guitar actually worth?
Once you’ve made the decision to divorce there are more decisions to be made. One of these decisions is property, or “Who gets what.” Many people mistakenly believe that their…
Keep detailed records when alimony is agreed
A couple of months ago, we wrote a post about alimony and how this critical form of financial support is determined. Today, we want to continue that conversation by talking…
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