The increasing popularity of in vitro fertilization has led to a new family law debate over the “custody” of remaining embryos. This issue can come up in divorce proceedings, as well as in instances where one partner dies or is otherwise incapacitated. North Carolina...
Divorce
Bringing up the subject of divorce
It can be quite difficult for one spouse to tell the other he or she wants to end the marriage. Divorce is never easy, and it can be especially complex when one party was not expecting it or does not want it to happen. How one North Carolina spouse tells the other he...
Dos and don’ts when out moving of the house due to divorce
One of the most significant moments in a marital split, both from a legal standpoint and a personal one, is when one of the parties officially “moves out” of the home. This is not always a clean break for families; some people may come in and out of the home over the...
Will your inheritance still be yours after divorce?
Receiving an inheritance can help many North Carolina residents obtain more financial security. However, if you received an inheritance and are now facing divorce proceedings, you may have concerns about whether your soon-to-be ex-spouse could have a claim to those...
What is a divorce loan?
There is no denying that a divorce can cause a lot of financial trouble. Not only are there the costs of the divorce itself but also the changes in your overall financial situation can lead to struggles. What some people are doing to help ease the financial burden is...
Do you need to obtain a QDRO during your divorce?
During your divorce, you want to receive a fair share of everything you and your spouse own. Fortunately, if you cannot reach an acceptable settlement agreement with your soon-to-be ex-spouse, a judge is likely to apply principles of equity and fairness to decide what...
Can you separate without getting divorced?
There are many possible ways that a marriage could end in North Carolina, but there are only two main types of divorce. The first and most common is absolute divorce, which completely dissolves the marital bond. If you want to separate without dissolving your...
Understanding property division in a North Carolina divorce
There are inevitable issues in any North Carolina divorce. Along with the personal upheaval and dramatic life changes, financial concerns may come to the forefront. While other parts of a divorce – child custody, spousal maintenance, visitation rights – will take...
Who pays joint debt in a divorce?
If you and your spouse have made the choice to part ways, you know that at some point you must undertake the task of apportioning your shared belongings and assets to one or the other of you. In addition to splitting any assets you and your spouse share, you may also...
7 steps to prepare for your divorce
When people get married, they try to forget for a bit how common divorce is for couples in the United States. Yet while the divorce rate has dropped over the last several years, still in 2018, more than 780,000 married couples called it quits. Many divorcing couples...
