Money troubles are one of the leading causes in divorce in North Carolina and around the country. If you're getting married for the second time, you might feel like you've finally found someone who shares your viewpoints about money. However, this isn't always the...

When it comes to divorce, there are a number of myths that tend to be spread around North Carolina and around the country. Many of them surround the process of divorce and the time after the divorce agreements have been reached. Although some of these myths may be...

North Carolina business owners may discover that divorce proceedings prove disruptive to their professional endeavors. The serious and involved nature of a divorce isn’t something a business owner or top executive may easily put aside when work duties arrive. Damage...

If you think that your marriage is about to come to an end, it may be in your best interest to file divorce paperwork before your spouse does. This is because it enables you to put together a team of North Carolina professionals who may help you obtain a favorable...

Many divorcees may not realize is that there are circumstances that can prompt the need for an alimony modification. The supporting spouse may have lost his or her job or received a large raise, or the receiving spouse can remarry or have a change in their income....

Divorce is a disruptive event for any North Carolina family from the time of the initial communication breakdown to the point where divorce is imminent. This is even more true in families with young children who do not understand what is happening. Not only is the...

The aftermath of divorce can be very expensive in both time and money. Many people worried about how much child support they may need to pay or how much they will receive. There is also the issue of alimony. However, many people are unaware of how expensive the actual...

Ideally, a divorced parent will be upfront about how much he or she earns in order to provide the other spouse with a fair amount of child support. But you might suspect your ex-spouse is concealing income in order to lower the child support that you receive. If you...

Recently, we investigated common reasons why women initiate divorces in North Carolina. We found that women often choose to leave a marriage because of economic concerns, archaic gender role disputes and emotional issues. Men, too, cite specific reasons for a failing...

The complicated process of divorce becomes even more complex when one or both parties have student loan debt. The handling of student loans during the divorce process is growing all too common. In North Carolina and across the US, the average age of a first-time...