It is no secret that divorce creates challenges for families with kids, but often it is better than continuing in a relationship that does not work. Helping your kids adjust to a new normal is a top priority as a parent. Keep the following guidelines in mind to help...
Couples have a couple of options for creating an agreement that will protect each of them in a divorce. A couple can do this either before or after marriage. Before marriage, it would be a prenuptial agreement. After marriage, it is a postnuptial agreement. The two...
Child support plays an important role with respect to the financial well-being of children, and you should handle any child support issues you face carefully. If you have to pay support, it is crucial to make payments on time and in full, not only to help your kids...
Many divorces end on bad terms. This is one matter if there are no children involved, but if the couple has joint custody, they must find a way to work together as parents. Depending on the causes behind the divorce, this may seem an insurmountable challenge....
After you and your spouse divorced, you may have decided that North Carolina offers you greater job opportunities or a better quality of life and have taken up residence in the state. Now that you are here, you might wonder whether the state courts will take over your...
Whether you owe back child support and worry about the consequences that could lie ahead or you have uncertainty with respect to your ability to keep making payments on time, it is important to understand your options and the penalties you could encounter. Not only...
It is important to go over different child support payment methods, whether you are getting a divorce and want to learn more about how to make payments or you have paid support for years. Sometimes, circumstances change, and this could prompt you to find an...
When you and your North Carolina spouse decide to split up, you may wonder what is going to happen to any equity you amassed in your shared home during your marriage. For many former couples, home equity represents one of their most valuable assets, so this is often a...
Receiving your share of your spouse’s 401(k) may be one of your priorities in your upcoming divorce. In order to divide a 401(k), you need a court to approve a qualified domestic relations order or a QDRO. If you want to avoid any problems with your QDRO, consider how...
The loss of a job, a drastic increase in rent or various other factors may affect people’s finances and cause them to fall behind on their child support payments. However, when ordered by the court, parents must fulfill their financial responsibilities toward their...
