The decision to divorce is not an easy one, and one of the biggest reasons couples may put off divorcing is worry over dividing property or finances. You may have accepted that divorce is the best choice for your situation, but you wil probably be overwhelmed,...
Using a professional appraiser to value the family home
For any North Carolina couple contemplating divorce, the division of marital assets is one of the most stressful issues they will face. The process of dividing assets usually includes determining the net value of the family home (unless the couple has resolved this...
Why you need to properly valuate your business in divorce
Dividing property during the divorce process can be stressful, not only because emotions are often running on high, but also because the outcome can have significant financial ramifications for a long time to come. While this is true in nearly every case, the property...
How can I have an amicable divorce?
North Carolina’s country music fans have likely been captivated by the Kelly Clarkson divorce saga. This is just one of the many recent celebrity divorce dramas that have played out in the public square. Indeed, even on television programs and in movies, divorce is...
Separation agreements and divorce in North Carolina
Sometimes, spouses decide that the best option is to separate. In North Carolina, they must meet certain requirements to be legally separated. After those are met, they can divorce if they choose to do so. Separation agreement In order for couples to be considered...
Providing conflict resolution during a divorce
Couples across America are facing daily challenges that can create upheaval at home and upset the delicate balance that is necessary for their families to thrive. When these difficulties result in separation or divorce, it is essential to find a path forward that...
Study finds dating app marriages don’t last
We have all done it, swiped left, clicked, “Like,” sent a “Wink,” etc. Online dating has become the de facto way to date, especially during the last two years. Indeed, for most of our younger friends, it is hard to find a couple, married or otherwise, that did not...
Should I consider a separation agreement before a divorce?
In family law cases in North Carolina, people are not always completely sure that they want to move forward with divorce proceedings immediately. In some instances, they simply want to try living apart to see if they are prepared to end the marriage or there is a...
The advantages of mediation in resolving divorce disputes
Divorce disputes can prove extremely expensive, time-consuming and emotionally taxing, but they don't necessarily have to. Mediation is a dispute resolution method that can help you reach agreement with your soon-to-be ex in a better way. Some of the advantages of...
Property division is complicated, just ask Robert De Niro
After decades of marriage and a years-long divorce, it looks like the marriage between film-legend, Robert De Niro, and his estranged-wife, Grace Hightower, is finally coming to an end. And, much to the chagrin of Ms. Hightower, she is not getting anything from Mr. De...
