FAYETTEVILLE FAMILY LAW BLOG
A few ways to make divorce more tolerable
North Carolina residents who have gone through the divorce process know just how miserable it can be. While no one wants to go through this difficult situation, it is a reality for around 50% of all marriages. The following tips can help individuals make divorce more...
Get a clear view of finances during divorce
When couples in North Carolina get divorced, they may experience stress due to fear of the unknown, especially when it relates to their finances. Alleviating that stress to some extent is possible by realistically focusing on what is known about a person's...
Divorce and warning signs regarding hidden assets
In North Carolina and across the United States, people contemplating divorce may worry about whether their spouses are guilty of hiding money. In the past, primarily men were blamed for having secret accounts. However, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, many...
Military spouses who engage in domestic abuse can face charges
Military divorces have always been somewhat different than civilian divorces. After all, the pay the military member receives reflects not only their marital status but the number of children they have. There are unique child support and pension considerations for...
Financial considerations when getting a divorce
Divorce often has a negative financial effect on people, but this can be particularly true for a person in North Carolina who is a stay-at-home parent or for people who are divorcing late in life. For example, older individuals may want to revise powers of attorney...
Child support guidelines for military parents
Active military personnel and veterans who are non-married parents are required to provide child support for children still legally considered minors. The rules that apply to military personnel are not meant to override existing North Carolina child support...
Divorced parents still need to provide for their children
According to the American Psychological Association, up to 50% of couples throughout America will get divorced. Divorced couples who had children together will still need to provide for them both emotionally and financially. Therefore, it is important that North...
Protecting separate property in a North Carolina divorce
Millennial spouses are more likely to have separate bank accounts than couples from previous generations, according to a Bank of America survey. While some may think that separating finances will help protect property in case of a divorce, this is not always the case....
What actions can I take to maximize alimony?
When getting divorced, one of the primary concerns you may have is how you will cope financially with the loss of one household income. This can be particularly daunting for divorcing spouses who are homemakers or spend most of their time caring for the children of...
Handling student loan debt in a divorce
Many people in North Carolina have significant amounts of student loan debt, even years after they graduated from college or graduate school. The costs of attending college have gone up dramatically, and student loan debt is a major issue for many people. When people...
