North Carolina Divorce Law – Raleigh Divorce Lawyer
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You’re going about your business, working, taking care of the kids, and keeping track of everything you need to tell your Durham divorce lawyer – and then you get an email or a text. It’s your ex, and he or she wants to meet you to have a “talk.” Does this mean you and your […]
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Divorce is a huge financial burden, and on cash-strapped families, the effects can be tremendous. It’s estimated that 57 percent of food insecure families—those who aren’t sure how they’ll pay for their next meal—are eligible for public assistance. Public Assistance During Divorce Because divorce can mean the loss of vital income, such as when only […]
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Some people just aren’t good human beings. They lie, cheat and steal without even considering the collateral damage they may be causing. As an adult, you know that—but your kids are a different story. If your ex is a horrible person, is it okay to tell your kids? Probably not. Even if they ask you […]
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When you and your ex split, it’s natural to assume that he or she will still want to parent your children—most people settle on a custody agreement and work out how much child support will change hands under North Carolina law. Even when that’s difficult and they’re referred to a mediator by a Durham divorce […]
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Many couples go through a trial separation (which is different from an official separation) to determine whether divorce is their best option. Because no two marriages are alike, a trial separation can mean different things to different people. Is there any way to tell whether your trial separation will end with you sitting across from […]
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Stress is cumulative. What that means, according to psychologists, is that stresses build upon each other and turn into a giant pyramid. The smaller stresses at the top can have the same effect on your day as a huge stress would. While your Durham divorce lawyer is handling the legal aspects of your divorce case, […]
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Your mind is running a thousand miles per hour and you’re piling things on your to-do list. You’re anxious and nervous about your divorce, you can’t stop worrying about the terms in your child custody agreement, you just can’t seem to settle down… and you’re in bed, trying to fall asleep. It’s not going to […]
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Your mind is running a thousand miles per hour and you’re piling things on your to-do list. You’re anxious and nervous about your divorce, you can’t stop worrying about the terms in your child custody agreement, you just can’t seem to settle down… and you’re in bed, trying to fall asleep. It’s not going to […]
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Divorce is overwhelming; the emotions, the required court appearances and the feeling of being pulled in nine different directions at once can really wear on you. With so much to do (and so many places to be), how in the world are you supposed to adjust to single parenting and life on your own without […]
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Alimony. Spousal support. Maintenance. Allowance. Whatever you call it, your soon-to-be ex might be asking for it—and you might not be too happy about it. It’s not uncommon for people to feel that their exes don’t deserve alimony, regardless of the amount. If you’re not sure how much you’ll be obligated to pay, this alimony […]
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