When going through divorce, it is important to cooperate with your co-parent for many reasons. But above all, what you want is for your child to get out of this situation with as little trauma as possible. Can cooperation help with that? Exactly how does cooperation...

Getting divorced can affect a great deal including your personal relationships, your financial stability and your career. Because your job plays a vital role in your ability to build a new future for yourself, you have to maintain focus at work.  Understanding how to...

Telling people about your divorce can leave you feeling uncomfortable and vulnerable. However, in some circumstances, you may need to share some information about your split.  Knowing how to share the news of your divorce without oversharing can help you prevent the...

As much as you love your children, you may feel that being a parent could complicate your divorce. Working out custody can be challenging, especially if you and your spouse have different ideas of what an ideal arrangement looks like. If you two are having difficulty...

Property division may be among the most difficult tasks you face during your divorce. Marital property includes all assets and property you accumulated during the marriage.  In addition to the family home, vehicles, furniture and bank account contents, marital...

North Carolina couples have a lot of hurdles to jump during divorce. This is especially true when it comes to assets. The division of assets is often the most contentious and stressful part of the divorce process.  During this part of the process, your spouse may...

Separating from your spouse is a decision both you and your ex have probably dedicated a lot of time thinking about. As grown-ups, you get to call the shots in your life, but your children must go along with what you decide. So, as you take steps to prepare yourself...

You just asked your long-term boyfriend/girlfriend/partner to marry you, and the future seems brighter than it is has ever been. The last thing you likely want to think about is the possibility of someday getting a divorce. This is one reason why so many people have...

Divorce is an incredibly emotional and stressful process. Ending a marriage can come with a wide range of complications, challenges and difficult decisions. Most people do not want a contentious, hard-fought, complex divorce process. Fortunately, there are ways you...

When your relationship with your child’s other parent ends on a sour note, you may find that it is difficult to establish a healthy co-parenting relationship. In extreme cases, you may develop concerns about your former partner trying to turn your child against you,...