Divorce can be a challenging period. Heightened emotions and disagreements often govern it. In the midst of these difficulties, purposeful damage to shared property can make things even more complicated. In North Carolina, when a property that belongs to both spouses...
Divorce
What warrants a temporary emergency custody order?
A divorce must have taken a turn for the worst if a parent, grandparent or any relative files for a North Carolina temporary emergency custody order. The state takes a child’s well-being seriously. Courts only grant emergency custody in the most severe cases. A...
Did your spouse abandon you?
Over time, one or both spouses may realize that their relationship is no longer healthy and mutually agree to divorce. But sometimes, rather than confronting their spouse, some individuals find it easier just to pack up and leave. If your partner abandons you without...
How can marital misconduct affect your divorce settlement?
Marital misconduct involves any unacceptable behavior during the marriage that is enough to end it. Examples of marital misconduct in North Carolina include adultery, abandonment, reckless spending, criminal behavior and financial abuse. The court may take such...
How do courts decide the equitable distribution of marital assets?
In a divorce, parties will have to touch on different issues, such as alimony or child custody and support. One of the complex topics is the division of marital property which can lead to disputes if the parties cannot agree on the division. In case of a dispute, the...
How might adultery impact your divorce?
Adultery is often the reason for a marriage to end. Unfortunately, some humans have a tendency not to be loyal to partners. If you have proof of an affair, you may be able to use it as leverage in your divorce. You might be able to get a better settlement or claim...
How can you parent your children with a narcissist?
Co-parenting is a struggle for most parents. Co-parenting can feel like even more of a hurdle when you have a combative relationship with your ex. If your ex goes above and beyond to upset you or push your boundaries, you may be co-parenting with a narcissist....
Should you beware of hidden assets?
Asset hiding has existed alongside divorces for as long as property division itself. While it is not guaranteed everyone will have to deal with this, it is a possibility to consider. What exactly is asset hiding in the first place, then? What signs may indicate that...
Hidden assets and divorce
For some couples, the division of their shared property and finances is the most contentious aspect of their divorces. Despite their differences of opinion, most who face challenges with this phase of their cases make the appropriate reports to the courts and abide by...
3 reasons you should not move out after separation
Once you and your spouse legally separate, you may wonder if you should move out of your marital residence. Even though you may want a fresh start in a new home, you may make your impending divorce more difficult for you to leave. Here are three reasons you may not...