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While many people think of the holidays as safe and festive, the reality for many people is often much harsher. Family stress increases during this busy season, and family court filings spike in North Carolina after the holidays. Family troubles combined with an uptick in alcohol consumption can result in domestic…

The holidays are a wonderful time of year, but they also can be very stressful. In fact, divorce filings usually increase right after the holidays. Follow these tips to keep from derailing your family fun: Control spending. While it is tempting to try to buy happiness, the truth is that more gifts do…

A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract signed by two people before they marry. The document lays out their agreement about how their assets would be divided if they should divorce. A prenup can give you peace of mind – but is it just setting your marriage up for failure?…

November is National Adoption Month, when many organizations and government agencies celebrate adoptive families and raise awareness of the need for more families to adopt children, particularly those in foster care. If you are considering adding a child to your family through adoption, you may be wondering what options are available…

Chase recently announced that the bank will no longer offer customers the ability to have a joint credit card. While it might make sense to couples to open a shared account, it can actually make matters more difficult during a divorce. The key issue with a joint account is liability. Joint cardholders…

Millions of people across America are feeling the impact of the first government shutdown in 17 years, and for some, it’s not just the economic blow of a work furlough that’s causing the damage. Sadly, the shutdown may also be endangering victims of domestic violence by limiting the services available…

Now that we have entered fall, it’s time for kids to go back to school, stow away the summer clothes and get ready for the holidays. But according to a recent study by a U.K. law firm, the end of summer break is when one-fifth of couples file for divorce. A…

There’s no getting around the truth – divorce hurts. Even the most stable and emotionally secure people can experience significant emotional turmoil after a split. But the problem becomes even more complex when children are involved. Parents love their children. We frequently hear parents say that protecting their kids is paramount during…

Google recently designated digital capital cities across the U.S. and named Cary as North Carolina’s leading city for online business. Cary received the recognition based on its high number of small businesses that use the Internet to reach customers and connect with existing customers.  To determine the rankings, Google looked at cities…

There has been much attention during the past year about the rise in gray divorces – those splits that occur among couples in their 50s or older. The spike in midlife divorce rates also has sparked concerns among separating couples about retirement. Will they have to delay retirement once the…