Property Division

In North Carolina, residents take pride in their work. The money they earn in exchange for their time and skills allows them to build capital and make purchases and investments that can greatly enhance their quality of life, as well as that of their families. When couples decide to marry, joining finances allows them to … Read more

Dividing all the things you own during a divorce can be messy. While property and the retirement accounts are worth discussing, sometimes it’s the “little” things that cause the most concern. After all, when you split households, who gets the dishes and other household items can be a big deal. What about the furniture you bought? Gifts Gifts … Read more

Many couples going through a divorce own a home, and figuring out how to divide that or what to do with it can present challenges. But what if you just purchased that home or property?  The answer depends. If only one partner owns the home, it is his or hers to manage. However, most couples … Read more

Splitting up money and assets during divorce rarely seems fair to either party. And if you have inherited a large sum of money from a relative or friend, you might feel even more concerned about the division: will you have to share that inheritance with your soon-to-be-ex-spouse? Whether you have to split that money depends … Read more

Call it a feeling. You suspect your spouse is hiding things from you. If you and your partner have decided to divorce, he or she may be hiding assets so they aren’t counted for child support or alimony. According to the National Endowment for Financial Education, about 31 percent of U.S. adults who combined assets … Read more

Property is one of the main assets you’ll divide during divorce. Often, it’s a cause of big problems and arguments between partners. Here are 13 quick facts you should know:  All earned income acquired during the marriage, no matter whose name it’s in, is considered to be marital property, unless there is a prenuptial agreement … Read more