Small business owners invest time, money, and passion into building something valuable and important. However, sometimes the stress of running a business or other life circumstances can push a marriage over the edge. When that happens, you may be left wondering what happens to family-owned businesses in divorce? Business Interests are Property in North Carolina…
One goal of child custody agreements is to allow children to grow up with a strong connection to both parents. Sometimes, though, it can feel like fights over visitation schedules and overnight visits have more to do with money than relationships. Find out how your custody agreement affects child support in North Carolina, and what…
If you know your marriage is over, you may be wrestling with how you will separate from your spouse and still pay your bills. The good news is that you can receive alimony before your divorce is final – or even filed. Here’s how pre-divorce spousal support works, and who may be eligible to receive…
As a single parent, having enough money to pay for your children’s needs is a top priority. Many custodial parents depend on child support to make ends meet. But what counts as income in North Carolina child support calculations? How can you be sure you are receiving – or paying – a fair amount?
If you depend on your husband or wife’s income to pay the rent and put food on the table, it may be hard to imagine supporting yourself long enough to get divorced. Find out how North Carolina law protects a dependent spouse, what spousal support you may be entitled to, and whether you can rely…
Your retirement account may be your family’s most valuable asset. For many people, knowing they have a pension, 401(k), or investment portfolio to support them in their senior years is essential. If you separated from your spouse, you need to know what happens to your retirement account in a divorce.
If you are contemplating separation, there are documents you need to gather and information you need to know. (This article is not geared towards someone living in a domestic violence situation, in which case your safety is of the upmost importance and documents can be obtained later). You need to know and understand your current…
