Are you considering divorce but don’t want to spend money on legal counsel? While you could attempt to navigate the tricky legal waters of divorce, you may wind up with a divorce settlement that you are not happy with. In fact, in the end, you could lose more money without a divorce attorney than you would with hiring one. Additionally,…
Are you a father that is currently in the middle of a divorce in North Carolina? If so, there are two important things to do during this difficult time. First things first, hire a Raleigh family law attorney. No matter what your current financial situation is, it is vital to find a legal professional that you feel comfortable with. You…
Depending on what state you call home, you may have to prove certain circumstances in order to successfully obtain a divorce. In the state of North Carolina, for example, there are different grounds under which you can file for divorce and some grounds are easier to prove then others. If you can prove that you have been living apart from…
As more and more couples are relying on mediation to through their divorces, some are also using post-divorce mediation to make the transition easier. Rather than relying on each other to speak to one another about issues pertinent to your post-divorce situation, you can make the process easier by using a post-divorce mediator, such as a Raleigh divorce lawyer. Since…
Are you contemplating divorce , but aren’t sure that you actually want to file just yet? If so, you may want to consider signing a separation agreement first. This is a legally binding document which states that you and your spouse will no longer be living together, but haven’t officially filed for divorce. While you can simply move away from…
Although there are always hurt feelings in a divorce, it is better to ask for an uncontested divorce, when possible, if you are looking to terminate your marriage quickly. Rather than arguing over the failed relationship, finances and property, you can file for an uncontested divorce and end your marriage with less time than a contested divorce demands. When you…
When a husband and wife divorce, one party may ask the other for alimony or spousal support for a certain period of time. In some states, couples that have lived together but were not married can also seek financial support in the form of “palimony“, a term gaining recognition in the family law community. Unlike alimony, palimony settlements often wind…
It is difficult enough when you learn that your spouse has cheated on you and divorce seems inevitable. In some states, however, the injured party can seek legal action against the cheating spouse, seeking damages for “alienation of affection.” If you have been wronged before, you may have heard of “heart balm torts,” or lawsuits seeking damages for adultery. In…
You may have heard that divorce is a difficult process that leads to even more anger and heartbreak. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. Instead of fighting with your spouse through lawyers, you can try divorce mediation instead. For those couples who want to move ahead with their divorce in the most peaceful manner possible, mediation has become…
Although divorce is never easy, it doesn’t have to be as difficult as the media makes it out to be. Rather than go through a litigated divorce, you can make your life a little easier by considering a collaborative divorce instead. The traditional method for divorce is litigation, wherein both parties retain a lawyer and discuss each issue through their…