In North Carolina, you can pursue an uncontested divorce. This is typically considered to be the easiest and most ideal type of divorce because couples must agree on everything. For example, they can agree to the reason behind their divorce, how they would like their property split, and how they plan to share custody. If…

All parents, including military servicemembers, have an obligation to financially provide for their children. Even if a parent serving in the military is not able to physically be present in their children’s lives, there are laws in place that ensure that they are financially supportive. If you or your co-parent is currently serving in the…

Yes, you may be entitled to your ex-spouse’s Social Security benefits after a divorce. However, in order for you to possibly receive these benefits, you will need to fill out an application with the Social Security Administration (SSA). The SSA will review your information and determine whether you are eligible to receive your ex-spouse’s Social…

It can be shocking to find yourself facing divorce after 20 or more years of marriage. However, you are not alone. Bowling Green State University states that “Between 1990 and 2021, the divorce rate decreased for those aged 15 to 44, whereas it increased for those aged 45 and older.” The AARP also reports, “In…

Since no one wants to just throw their marriage down the drain, most people think long and hard before they realize that they must get a divorce in order to move on and become themselves again. While this can be a difficult realization to accept, it can be even more challenging trying to figure out…

When stay-at-home parents contact our firm with questions about going through divorce and wanting to ensure that they will be financially secure for the future, they can be difficult and tricky to answer without knowing the couple’s unique background story. Most of the time, one spouse has decided to make their life about taking care…

Many couples do not realize how complicated the divorce process can be. They think that they can file for divorce at any time and then in a few short weeks or months, they will obtain the divorce and move on with their lives. However, it is rarely that simple, and depending on where you live,…

Both newly married couples and those who have been married for years are always looking for ways to ensure that their marriages are stable and successful, especially since the divorce rate is high in Charlotte, North Carolina and the rest of the country. To help couples learn what may put their marriages at risk, researchers…

If you have divorced and remarried your spouse, you may be thinking that things will be different this time. This is normal as you both have most likely settled your quarrels and put everything in the past behind you. Now, you are now living together in your spouse’s home and you want to start investing…