Estate planning is usually the last thing individuals faced with divorce think about. After all, they have many other things on their mind as they negotiate how to divide marital property and create a child custody agreement in some cases. Yet, many reputable sources,...
Will I have to pay my ex-spouse’s debts?
Almost everyone across the country has debt to their name. Whether it is from student loans or auto loans, debt is a common reality for many households. Debt can often already be a point of contention for spouses during the marriage, and even more so when they decide...
What should you know about parent education?
Preparing oneself for divorce is not easy. There are many matters to consider, from how they will divide their property to whether they must establish a support agreement. However, most parents would agree that determining child custody and figuring out how to...
How do I know which assets are separate property?
Dividing property in a divorce can be quite a complex matter. It is difficult for spouses to determine a fair agreement, especially when they consider the financial values and emotional attachments to many of these assets. North Carolina law requires spouses to divide...
How long does it take to divorce?
When spouses finally determine that this marriage is not for them and decide to end it, many want the process to be as quick and painless as possible. After all, getting a divorce is an emotional and overwhelming process. Individuals often want to put it behind them...
Legal Elite 2021: Creative Quarantine
Congratulations to our own, Attorney Tamla Tymus Beverly, for being selected for inclusion in the Family Law section of the 2021 edition of Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite, a listing of the state’s top lawyers as selected by attorneys who practice in North...
FAQs: How does alimony work?
When spouses decide to pursue a divorce, they often have a lot on their minds. They worry about how they will divide their property, and if they will be required to pay alimony to their soon-to-be-ex-spouse. This is a common thing to worry about when navigating the...
In a divorce, who keeps the pets?
According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), nearly 67% of households across the United States have a pet. This fact is likely not a surprise to many families, many of which think of their dog or cat as a member of the family. However, it is important to...
What does parental alienation look like?
Put in the simplest terms, parental alienation occurs when one parent attempts to hold influence over their child and create a rift between the child and their other parent. However, parental alienation is anything but simple. When people hear this term, they often...
Recognizing depression after a divorce
If you’re having a hard time in the aftermath of your divorce, you’re certainly not alone. While divorce will affect everyone differently, it’s commonly ranked as one of the most stressful life events a person can experience. Usually, death is the only event ranked as...
