Establishing Paternity in North Carolina Single mothers are more common today than ever before. Society is changing and is much more accepting of single parenthood. About 40% of births in the United States are to single mothers. For comparison, in the 1960s, only about 10% of births in the U.S.…
What is Marital Asset Dissipation in North Carolina? When a couple decides to end their marriage, they need to divide their assets and property, and make decisions about child custody and visitation. North Carolina requires a one-year separation period before divorce can take place. During that time, parties must resolve…
How Soon Can I Remarry After a Divorce in North Carolina? In today’s complex world, marriages don’t always last forever. When a marriage ends in divorce, it is possible that each spouse will get married again. A third to a half of those who get divorced will remarry. Sometimes, a…
North Carolina Divorce Basics The decision to divorce is one that couples do not take lightly. You may have been through quite a bit of drama and turmoil before finally concluding that you need to end your marriage. While divorcing is not particularly complicated, it can be quite stressful. You…
Coping With Divorce Anxiety Divorce can be difficult, and even those who want to end their marriage can be plagued with stress and anxiety. Coping with the divorce process requires you to go through a variety of emotions. At the same time that you are dealing with a tremendously personal…
Gray Divorce on the Rise The number of people getting divorced later in life is on the rise. According to a recent article published by the Institute for Family Studies, the number of divorces of those over the age of 65 is going up while the overall divorce rate is…
Technology in Divorce We use technology every day and in every part of our lives. Technology is constantly changing and improving, with new advances being made all the time. Technology can play a role in your divorce from start to finish, and may either help or hinder your particular situation.…
Nesting: What is it and Should We Do it? When couples divorce, it can take a toll on everyone in the family, especially the children. Parents want to do everything they can to make divorce easier and less stressful for their kids. One option to consider is nesting. Nesting is…
What to Include in a Parenting Plan in North Carolina When parents divorce, they have an obligation to continue to provide for their children’s needs and spend time with their children. A parenting plan is the ideal option to provide both parents with the framework for how to parent together…
Is Your Divorce High Conflict or Low Conflict? Going through a divorce can be one of the most stressful situations in your life. Even though a divorce may be considered “no-fault”, it still may have some challenges. Divorce almost always has some degree of conflict and may be classified as…