The cost of divorce will vary from case to case because every marriage and situation is different. However, there are some ways to get an idea of how much you will spend. In general, you will spend the lowest amount of money if you have an uncontested divorce. That is...
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Narcissism makes divorce more difficult
Going through a divorce is rarely easy, but when one of the spouses is a narcissist, this presents additional challenges. A true narcissist is someone who only cares about him- or herself and blames others for anything that is wrong. During the divorce process, the...
How does wealth impact arguments in divorce?
Wealth has many impacts on people's decisions regarding whether to get a divorce in the first place. But after that point, does wealth actually impact any matter of divorce? If so, how? Do higher assets equal more fights? Business Insider talks about the effect that...
What constitutes marital misconduct in North Carolina?
North Carolina marriages end for many different reasons. Sometimes, two people simply fall out of love or find that the relationship between them has evolved into something more of a friendship. Yet, in other cases, marriages end because one or both parties in the...
Why is the divorce rate among older adults at an all-time high?
While the divorce rate across North Carolina and the rest of the nation declined between 2000 and 2020, the number of adults navigating divorce later in life is increasing. Many people between about 50 and 70 are now divorcing for the first time, and many of them are...
What are the impacts of joint custody?
Joint custody is one of the most popular options for custody in today's society. Though sole custody once reigned supreme, studies over the years have shown that joint custody actually has many more benefits. As such, this custody option can potentially impact a child...
How do people hide assets with crypto?
For as long as couples have gotten divorces, people in divorce situations have also hidden their assets. This has not changed in the current day, though the method of hiding assets has changed somewhat. These days, more people turn to cryptocurrencies when hiding...
What is post-separation spousal support?
Most everyone is familiar with the concept of alimony, also known as spousal support or maintenance. But when we think of it, it’s usually in the context of money paid from one spouse to the other after the divorce is final. You’re probably less familiar with support...
Know what to expect from your divorce
Divorce can be hard on everyone but knowing what to expect may be able to help minimize some of your anxiety. If you and your spouse have made the difficult decision to divorce, it can be helpful to acquaint yourself with the basics of the divorce process. The basics...
Deciding to keep the house or not in a divorce
A family home tends to have a lot of emotion attached to it by the people who live there and with good reason. A home is the center of a family and the place where so many memories are made, and life events are experienced. When it comes to a divorce, however, people...