The divorce process can bring about a range of emotions from the spouses going through it, as well as their children. Since the process can be an emotionally challenging time, parents in Winston-Salem and elsewhere may sometimes speak despairingly about their...
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Beware of using social media during divorce
People take to social media to talk about life events and other topics. Many people also use social media to voice their support or disapproval of various events happening in their personal lives or about national and international events in general. While everyone...
How to prepare for the divorce talk with kids
There are many plans and processes to think about when ending a marriage. For parents, figuring out how to tell the children about the split is a significant decision that often involves some planning. Dealing appropriately with this important moment can be beneficial...
Who gets “custody” of embryos in a divorce
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...
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...
