As tough as divorce is on parents in Dunn, the children are often the ones who suffer the most. Many parents resort to focusing more on themselves so they can minimize the negative impact of their new relationship status on their lives. There is nothing wrong with...
If 2016 was your first year either paying alimony or receiving it, there are some important things to know about reporting it on your tax return.For instance, if you were previously able to use a short form, you'll no longer be able to. Alimony needs to be reported on...
Summer is coming. If you're divorced or planning on getting divorced, and you have children, things could get very hectic. The kids will be out of school, with a lot more time on their hands, and life changes drastically for parents.Experts note that there are a few...
One of the items that many couples include in their prenuptial agreements is who will get any jewelry given to one another during the marriage. If an engagement ring had significant monetary or sentimental value, the groom-to-be may also want to include a stipulation...
The popularity of social media has made it all too tempting to post the more personal details of life. For many, social media platforms, such as Twitter and Facebook, have become a place to vent. However, what a soon-to-be ex may not realize is that there can be...
For married couples who decide that they can no longer live together, divorce isn't always the best solution. They instead choose legal separation. Legal separation is recognized in most states, including here in North Carolina.In some cases, religion and/or culture...
In an ideal world, all divorces in Raleigh would be peaceful and amicable events. Unfortunately, some people have former spouses that seem to live to make their lives miserable, which can make finalizing the situation much harder and longer than it should be. If you...
Many people who begin the divorce process assume that any inheritance or gift they received as an individual while they were married will be theirs to keep and won't be subject to property division. However, that's not always the case. It all depends on how you handle...
Politics has seemingly impacted nearly every aspect of our lives in recent months, for better or worse. Now the attorney for a New York businessman is crediting President-elect Donald Trump (at least in part) for the fact that his client is finally able to catch up on...
Divorce isn't just expensive, it can also lead to serious stress and anxiety for your mental health and have a negative effect on your physical health. Even as divorce is such a negative experience, many choose to go through with it regardless of the difficulty. It is...
