Divorce is a painful and stressful process that affects many couples in the United States. According to the latest statistics, the divorce rate in North Carolina is 3.1 per 1,000 residents, slightly lower than the national average of 3.2. However, this does not mean...
North Carolina couples will have many issues to sift through as they seek to end their marriage and move forward with a divorce. Financially, alimony can be severely contentious as people strive to move on. There are specific factors that are assessed when the alimony...
Property division can be a sticking point in many North Carolina divorces. This is true no matter the couple’s financial situation, how much they have accrued and what type of property they have. A common mistake people make is believing that marital property will...
Deciding to divorce is a major step and often comes with many complicated emotions, fears and questions. Many people worry that divorce will ruin them financially. Aside from child custody, the property division process is often one of the most contentious parts of a...
A do-it-yourself divorce might seem like a quick and easy way to end a marriage. The state of North Carolina even provides an online system where residents can file for divorce on their own. Recently, errors were discovered on some forms in this system that may...
In North Carolina family law cases, many people choose to separate before they move forward with a full divorce. Since property division is such a complex issue and a common topic for disagreement, it is important to know how the separation will affect how property is...
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