You and your spouse may have saved for several years to put together a downpayment on your house. You may have spent weekends replacing the old plaster walls with more modern drywall or otherwise upgrading the property to generate sweat equity. You will likely have...
Divorce
Divorce
Why does job loss lead to divorce?
When one married person loses their job, their odds of divorce go up. That’s not to say it’s a guarantee, of course, but just that studies have found clearly increased divorce rates after job loss. If you’re looking for red flags that your marriage may end, this is...
What are the top 4 reasons that modern couples file for divorce?
No marriage lasts for years without some kind of hardship or conflict developing. Some couples overcome marital discord and stay together, while others eventually file for divorce and go their separate ways. If you are currently in the middle of a difficult time in...
How does North Carolina divide property during a divorce?
When a marriage comes to an end, one of the most challenging aspects separating couples face is the division of their property. Many couples don’t know where to begin. You might not even know how your state handles property division. In North Carolina, a process known...
Understanding how custody works in North Carolina
One of the most challenging parts of your divorce will be defining the terms of your custody agreement. You and your spouse’s parting may be amicable, and you might be on the same page about how you want to raise your children. Yet, you two might disagree on parenting...
