Separation

Sometimes it is best to separate from your spouse before you go full speed ahead into your divorce. Living separately for a while can help you to figure out if that is what is best for you both. In some states, such as North Carolina, it is mandatory to live separately for a year before … Read more

Divorce is a process, and it can be an expensive one. A lot of people ask our team whether they need a lawyer. In most cases, the answer is yes.  Recently someone also asked about whether it’s necessary to hire a lawyer during the one-year separation period required by North Carolina law.  The short answer on that second question … Read more

Divorce laws are different in every state, but in North Carolina, there is a “no-fault divorce” policy, which means that neither spouse has to be proven “guilty.” In other words, no one has to give any proof that one person caused the marriage to end. To file for divorce, the couple must physically separate for … Read more

Women (or men) who have been out of the workforce for a few years to stay at home with children face many challenges during divorce. While the emotional struggle and legal hassle are foremost in most people’s minds as they begin the process, many soon realize the financial hardships can be the most significant.  We’ve … Read more

In the state of North Carolina, you and your spouse must be separated for at least a year and one day before you are eligible for divorce. To be considered separated, you must be physically separated with the intent to remain separate and apart. When one spouse moves out of the marital home, the requirement … Read more