How Harmful are Parental Arguments to Children? All spouses have disagreements or argue from time to time. It’s normal to have minor issues that you need to resolve with each other. However, when the arguments become more frequent or more complex, it may be a symptom of a breakdown in…
Navigating a High-Conflict Divorce Divorce can be stressful and challenging, but it can be even more emotionally and financially draining when there is an abundance of negativity. A high-conflict divorce makes the process of uncoupling much more intense for the entire family. The complexity can significantly extend the time it…
Five Things to Know About Divorce in North Carolina The decision to divorce brings many questions and concerns. It is helpful to learn some of the basic information about divorce in North Carolina before you begin the process. Here is basic information to answer some of the common questions about…
Parallel Parenting vs. Co-Parenting: Which is Best? Almost half of all children in the United States will be affected by divorce during their childhoods. Divorce presents a number of challenges and adjustments for families. Parents need to learn how to provide the love and care their children need, even without…
Child Custody Case: Tips for Success Child custody is often one of the most significant disputes that takes place during or following divorce. North Carolina courts typically presume that both parents are equally able to care for their children and may allow joint or shared legal and physical custody. Shared…
Relocating With Your Child After Divorce Moving to a new state is something that may be an opportunity after divorce. It is estimated that every year about 8 million people relocate to a different state. If you are a parent, you need to know the process for seeking relocation with…
Divorce From Bed and Board: What You Need to Know When you get married, you do not expect it to end in divorce. Unfortunately, sometimes things happen, and you need to end your union. In North Carolina, there are two types of divorce: absolute divorce and divorce from bed and…
Should I Be the First Spouse to File for Divorce? The decision to divorce isn’t always an easy one. Couples often take time to try to resolve their differences before they choose to end their marriage. North Carolina has “no-fault” divorce. This means that the couple has irreconcilable differences and…
How to Respond After Your Spouse Files for Divorce in North Carolina You just found out that your spouse is filing for divorce in North Carolina. How do you respond? For some spouses, this news comes completely out of the blue. Others might have seen this coming. Whatever the case…
Divorce Requests Spike After the Holidays January is sometimes called “divorce month” because of a spike in divorce requests. Many people may put their relationship issues on hold during the busy holiday season and decide to move forward with a divorce after December. The busy family time during the holidays…