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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…
Setting reasonable expectations in your marriage
Last week, we posted about hopelessness as a predictor of divorce. We discussed how hopeless feelings sometimes stem from unrealistic expectations in a marriage. This article seeks to prevent such…
Do you need a forensic accountant for your divorce?
You’re probably familiar with the term “forensic” as it relates to crime. It’s a word used often in television shows and movies. You may be less familiar with how forensic…
Keeping hope alive when your marriage hits a rough patch
The cause of a marriage heading south isn’t always clear. Maybe there was a breach of trust. Perhaps it feels like the two of you have nothing in common anymore.…
Is your social media discoverable in a court of law?
In the new world of social media, the law doesn’t need to request you as a friend. Social media is discoverable and can be used as evidence in a court…
Millennial newlyweds bring new outlook to marital finances
Traditionally, establishing a joint bank account with your spouse when you get married has been seen as a sign of trust. Conversely, drafting a prenuptial agreement with your betrothed has…
Three decisions that can increase your chance of divorce
Getting married is any exciting time for any couple. You’re deeply in love, and you’re embarking on a new chapter of your lives together. It seems like you’re floating on…
Why the terms of your prenup could change in 2019
We recently posted an article on the implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on alimony—and how this change in the lawmay affect divorcing couples. Starting in 2019, the…
Why it can pay—literally—to divorce before the end of the year
State laws surrounding divorce vary widely across the country, and are often open to change. Federal laws affecting divorce, on the other hand, are comparatively stable. However, there is one…
Divorced parents face new challenges in back to school season
Keeping up with children is hard. With kids now returning to school, knowing what supplies to buy and what fashion statements to avoid is a challenge for every parent. When…
The basics of North Carolina property division
The concept of property division can seem simple and straightforward. A couple decides to divorce, and they must divide their property. Something that sounds so easy in theory, however can…
Back to school can be difficult for children after a divorce
A divorce is hard on everyone involved. Even in the most problematic relationships where two spouses cannot wait to be legally divorced, the legal process adds unique stress. While adults…
Keeping your career on track during divorce
Even if the decision to divorce was mutual, it will still impact your life in significant ways. You can have the most amicable divorce possible, but still get distracted by…
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…
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