On behalf of Greenwood Law | Sep 4, 2018 | Divorce
When people in North Carolina decide to divorce, it can be complex to negotiate the financial issues that arise with property division. For women in particular, divorce has been shown in a number of studies to have a wide-ranging impact on their financial future....
On behalf of Greenwood Law | Aug 20, 2018 | Divorce
People in North Carolina who are getting a divorce need to take a number of financial issues into account. In some cases, property division may be more complex than it appears on the surface. For example, some assets may appear as though they have equal value, but one...
On behalf of Greenwood Law | Aug 8, 2018 | Divorce
As many North Carolina residents know, there are various reasons why people get divorced. Financial issues are commonly cited as causes behind separations. However, some may be surprised to learn that debt from college loans could significantly contribute to the end...
On behalf of Greenwood Law | Jul 27, 2018 | Divorce
The cost of health insurance, a forced return to the workforce and the temporary nature of alimony may be among the financial surprises in store for some women who get a divorce in North Carolina. In a survey conducted by the online marketplace Worthy, 46 percent of...
On behalf of Greenwood Law | Jul 9, 2018 | Divorce
Financial concerns are often cited as the most common cause of divorce in North Carolina. Unfortunately, the separation itself can carry its own financial difficulties as well. There are a few common reasons for marital clashes over money. By working to resolve issues...
On behalf of Greenwood Law | Jun 28, 2018 | Divorce
A divorce decree is a legally binding document. However, because some of the assets that get divided in a divorce could pass to a beneficiary based on a form filed with the company that holds the asset, it’s important to make changes to avoid conflicts later....
On behalf of Greenwood Law | Jun 21, 2018 | Divorce
In addition to the many tasks a person needs to do as part of the divorce process in North Carolina, it may be necessary to update the estate plan. For example, a person may want to choose someone other than the spouse to make healthcare decisions in case of becoming...
On behalf of Greenwood Law | May 29, 2018 | Divorce
When many people in North Carolina think of alimony or spousal support, they may expect the traditional stereotype of payments made by an ex-husband and received by an ex-wife. This was especially true when many more women and mothers stayed at home full-time....
On behalf of Greenwood Law | May 22, 2018 | Divorce
As soon as a child is born, some North Carolina parents start worrying about college costs. Those worries can intensify if a couple decides to divorce. According to a recent TD Ameritrade study, two-thirds of married couples fail to put financial plans in place in...
On behalf of Greenwood Law | May 16, 2018 | Divorce
There are major benefits for North Carolina children identifying their birth father. In many cases, the father will make the establishment of paternity easy by voluntarily establishing it. However, in cases where voluntarily establishing paternity is not possible, a...
