The North Carolina General Assembly lists those actions that classify as marital misconduct. Recklessly spending or wasting a household's earnings may provide a spouse with grounds for divorce and financial support. Excessive gambling, for example, qualifies as...
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How can you reduce stress during a divorce?
Feeling tired and overwhelmed while in the middle of a divorce is a common problem many people have. However, when this stress starts to interfere with your daily life, then it may be time to find a better way to handle it. Give yourself time According to...
What constitutes marital misconduct in North Carolina?
North Carolina is a no-fault divorce state, meaning you or your one-time partner should be able to initiate a divorce without having to prove that the other party erred somehow. However, if your spouse engaged in certain unethical or unsavory behaviors during your...
Property division in North Carolina
When couples divorce in North Carolina, they must divide shared debts and property according to the state's equitable distribution standards. Equitable distribution means the division must be fair, but that does not have to mean a 50/50 split. Review the factors that...
Is it too early to tell your child about divorce?
After deciding that a divorce is the right choice for you, what next? You will need to prepare yourself for the emotional and legal hurdles any divorcee would face. But as parents, you must also consider your child. One of the first questions you must ask is: When...
What are the benefits of uncontested divorce?
Divorce is commonly associated with high levels of stress and endless disputes. However, couples who go through the process uncontested have a far better experience. While it is not possible for everyone, it is in your best interest to try for an uncontested divorce....
Study results suggest divorce affects mental health
When a North Carolina married couple determines that their relationship is no longer viable, they may decide to go their separate ways. Filing for divorce is typically the first in a series of life-changing decisions. While a major life change might be intentional and...
Sitcom star Tisha Campbell talks about financial implications of divorce
Like everyday residents of North Carolina or elsewhere, celebrities who are married and are parents often encounter challenges in their family relationships. When a famous couple decides to divorce, details of proceedings often wind up in news headlines. Many readers...
Divorce: When marital misconduct is an issue
The average North Carolina spouse intends for his or her marriage to last a lifetime. Divorce is a reality in many households, however, and any number of issues may cause a breakdown in a relationship, including marital misconduct. There are several types of...
Child Support: Things to know, especially if remarriage is a factor
Working out an agreement for child custody and other important issues in divorce can be challenging for North Carolina parents. If the relationship between parents is prone to contention, an unwillingness to compromise and cooperate can make child support or custody...
