When a marriage comes to an end, it’s easy to be overcome by negative emotions and frustrations resulting from the deterioration of a once-loving relationship. Those feelings can affect everyone around you and potentially cloud your ability to make good decisions....

It is normal to worry about money. Financial worries are one of the biggest issues for individuals going through divorce. Few people have a strong grasp of property division or the financial steps you will need to take during divorce. At the moment, you may not know...

Raising children is less expensive under one roof than two. But if you’re getting divorced, this arrangement is likely no longer an option. You may worry about meeting your children’s basic needs and providing them the lifestyle they had before your divorce. By...

Going through a divorce can rattle anyone. After all, you may have to divvy up marital property, relocate or adjust to a new way of life. If you have children, though, your divorce may be even more difficult because you will need to consider the placement of your...

North Carolina requires both parents to support a child financially, whether they divorce or have not married. The monthly child support payments depend on the state's financial guidelines and the couple's parenting and economic situation. Learn more about how the...

After deciding that divorce is the right option, parents then have the duty of figuring out how you want to handle child custody. For some, a decision is made to enter into a joint custody agreement. While joint custody has many benefits, it may not be the best fit...

Part of the divorce process is dividing your assets between you and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse. You may worry about this asset division and what you will lose in the deal. The good news is that North Carolina law seeks to equitably distribute your marital assets so...

If you are not currently married to your child's other parent, then you may be able to get child support in Illinois. Child support is for the parent who takes care of the child the majority of the time, which generally means he or she lives with you. It is to help...