In this blog: North Carolina spouses generally must live in separate residences for at least one year and one day before pursuing an absolute divorce.Property division and alimony claims generally must be asserted before the divorce becomes final or those rights may be lost.Custody and child support may be addressed separately from the divorce itself.Reviewing finances, parenting concerns, and long-term Read More
CAN YOU FORCE A SPOUSE TO LEAVE THE HOUSE IF YOU WANT TO SEPARATE?
In North Carolina, you cannot unilaterally force a spouse to leave the marital home, even if you own it solely, without a court order or a signed Separation Agreement. The reason for this is because both spouses have an equal right to remain in the home until a judge orders one spouse to move out or if there is a signed Separation Agreement in place, which requires the consent of both parties, and a spouse Read More
NEW YEAR – NEW START!
ARE JANUARY AND FEBRUARY THE MOST POPULAR DIVORCE MONTHS? Family lawyers tend to refer to January and February as the “National divorce months” due to the high number of people filing for divorce after the new year. Why is this and is there any truth to this assumption? Statistically, family law firms have reported increased divorce filings in the months of January and February as compared to the other months of the Read More
5 tips to deal with stressful divorce situations during the holidays
The holidays can be stressful and trigger sad feelings, especially when you are going through a divorce. The holidays tend to remind people of the good times or how different your life is now. Here are 5 tips to help you cope with divorce and separation during the holidays:Recognize your emotions and honor them. Keep lines of communication open to family, friends and your therapist, and stay busy so you do not bear Read More
5 things to consider when separating during the holidays when you have children
1. Create a parenting plan or holiday schedule with the children, in advance, even if it is a temporary arrangement to minimize stress during the holidays. A good idea to assist with this process is to go by the children’s school calendars if they are of school age or daycare schedule if applicable. 2. Try to put differences with your spouse aside, at least through the holidays, to make the holidays focused on your Read More
When is it Okay to Date Again After Divorce?
One of the most frequent questions people want to know about divorce is: “When is it okay to start dating again?”What does it mean to be legally separated in North Carolina?First, in North Carolina, a legal separation means that both parties are physically separated from one another and are no longer living in the same residence, with at least one party having the intent to divorce. You must be physically Read More
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