On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Jul 3, 2019 | Divorce
If your marriage is ending, you may want to cut ties and start fresh by leaving the family home as soon as possible. As long as you are safe at home, however, staying there may provide legal benefits during divorce proceedings. Consider these factors when determining...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | May 20, 2019 | Divorce
Some North Carolina couples decide to call it quits with their marital home along with their marriage, with each spouse opting for new living arrangements. But some divorced couples may discover that it is not easy to find a buyer for their old home. One way to help a...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Mar 6, 2019 | Divorce
In North Carolina and across the US, the divorce rate for older individuals has been steadily increasing. In fact, a Pew Research study found that gray divorce, or divorce among couples ages 50 and older, has increased by 109 percent over the past 25 years. Meanwhile,...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Jan 25, 2019 | Divorce
Most older spouses in North Carolina who’ve been together for many years seem like they’re on fairly stable ground marriage-wise. However, divorce among Americans 50 and over has been dramatically on the rise over the past quarter century. In fact, divorce...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Jan 8, 2019 | Divorce
A North Carolina husband with a wife who is significantly more attractive than he is might face a higher divorce risk. According to multiple studies, a disparity in attractiveness can be linked to a less successful marriage. One study found that when women consider...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Dec 27, 2018 | Divorce
When people in North Carolina make the decision to divorce, they may find it a difficult choice to leave the family home behind. This is especially true for parents who want to minimize disruption and changes for their children. However, as much as the marital home...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Oct 1, 2018 | Divorce
Spouses over age 50 who are considering divorce should understand that separation could impact their ability to retire. However, there are steps that a North Carolina resident can take to minimize the potential damage. The first step is to obtain financial paperwork...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Sep 20, 2018 | Divorce
In North Carolina and across the country, a growing number of Americans are filing for divorce later in life. When people think of a couple deciding to legally separate, they may imagine young people with or without children. However, even as the divorce rate has held...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Sep 5, 2018 | Divorce
For couples planning to tie the knot in North Carolina, there are many important decisions to make, one of which is the actual date of the wedding. Some individuals insist on picking a wedding day they believe is “lucky” for one reason or another. However,...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Aug 24, 2018 | Divorce
For people in North Carolina who will finalize their divorces in 2019, the impact of the new spousal support tax rules could have more far-reaching effects than they realize. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed in December 2017, put in place a significant change in how...
