Do I Have to Share My Inheritance in a Divorce? When you divorce, you know that you will need to share your property and divide it between each of you. While you hoped your marriage would last forever, you are now facing the fact that your union is coming to…
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What are the Three Most Important Issues in a Divorce?
What are the Three Most Important Issues in a Divorce? Absolute divorce means the dissolution of your marriage. North Carolina allows no-fault divorce. This can make the process somewhat easier, however, you will still need to work to resolve the important settlement terms of your divorce. Couples must fulfill the…
Asset and Property Division in North Carolina Divorce
Asset and Property Division in North Carolina Divorce When a couple divorces, they must review their assets, property, and debts and agree on how they will divide them. This can be a very complex undertaking, especially in marriages that lasted a long time or in a high-asset divorce. Couples need…
What Is Equitable Property Division in North Carolina Divorce?
What Is Equitable Property Division in North Carolina Divorce? When a couple marries, they do not expect that they will get divorced. Unfortunately, many marriages end in divorce. Couples must then divide their property and assets. North Carolina law requires that marital property is divided in an equitable manner in…
What Happens to the House in a Divorce?
What Happens to the House in a Divorce? Your home is one of your most important assets and likely the most significant. When you get married, you may dream of buying your home together. Your house holds many memories for you and your family. Your children may not know any…
How Do I Divorce a Spouse Who Lives in Another State?
How Do I Divorce a Spouse Who Lives in Another State? The decision to divorce often comes after a long period of discord or discontent. In North Carolina, couples can file for a no-fault divorce based on irreconcilable differences. Couples are required to live apart for a period of at…
What You Need to Know About Divorce in North Carolina
What You Need to Know About Divorce in North Carolina The divorce rates have been decreasing, but there is still a significant number of marriages that will end. Although divorce is not easy, it may be the best solution for some families. Divorce does not have to be overly stressful.…
Alimony FAQ
Alimony FAQ When you and your spouse divorce, one partner may need to pay money to the other for living costs and other expenses. The word alimony originates from the Latin word “alimonia” which means sustenance or nourishment. In North Carolina, alimony is also called spousal support. When couples divorce,…
What is Financial Infidelity?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How will the judge divide our property?” Couples often have some secrets from each other. When they divorce, spouses may find that the other person has hidden funds or has kept purchases hidden. Financial infidelity can impact a marriage…
Who Will Keep the Family Home in a Divorce?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is there some property that the judge cannot divide?” Your home is your place of comfort and it is where you relax and enjoy life. It is also probably the most expensive asset you own, which can make…