Every North Carolina family that goes through divorce faces challenges. Unfortunately, children have a tendency to blame themselves for parental separations, but honesty and loving reassurances can counteract these negative feelings. The author of a parenting guide recommends that parents place a priority on their children's relationship with both parents.
Put parenting first to ease divorce transitions for children
How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act affects divorce
For couples in North Carolina, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that passed at the end of 2017 may make divorce more expensive. One change is that parents will no longer be able to take turns claiming children as exemptions. Instead, one parent can claim a head of household (HOH) exemption.
