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People hire life coaches to help them navigate through rocky periods in their lives, whether it comes to career, relationships or other personal matters. But a growing trend in the world of matrimonial law over the past decade has been the development of the divorce coach, someone who specializes in…

Going to trial is the last thing anybody wants in a North Carolina divorce case. But unfortunately, it is not always possible to avoid court. If your attorney advises you to go to trial, it is critical that you behave appropriately and adhere to the rules of the court. Even the…

In 1993, a media frenzy erupted over claims that Super Bowl Sunday was the biggest day of the year for domestic violence against women. The claims stemmed from a press conference held by women’s groups in California, where one presenter cited a study from Old Dominion University several years earlier…

Getting a divorce or separation is painful. In such times of sadness, many people turn to their religion to find support and solace. But a recent report on families and faith suggests that young adults whose parents have divorced are less likely to affiliate with a formal religion today. The study, “Does the Shape…

There is a healthy body of research about divorce. The studies are conducted by practitioners across many disciplines, such as psychologists, sociologists, family-oriented think tanks and associations like the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. But geneticists are exploring the reasons for divorce, too. Swedish scientists at the Karolinska Institute recently found that…

The North Carolina Court of Appeals has upheld a judge’s decision to unseal the court records involving the divorce of NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France, the Associated Press reports. For years, France has asked the courts to keep confidential the details of his 2008 divorce from Megan France of Charlotte.  The couple married twice,…

The following is a guest post from The Cantor Law Group of Phoenix, AZ. Couples with children do not have the luxury of distance after a divorce. Providing a stable and safe environment for your children requires a great deal of cooperation. Effective co-parenting begins with these tips. Focus Your children…

Since its debut in 1969, the world’s most popular show for kids has taught us a lot more than how to get to Sesame Street. Even one of the show’s few failures has something to teach us: Divorce is an incredibly difficult topic for children. “Sesame Street” producers learned that…

For many people, marriage signifies a special and spiritual bond with another person. But under North Carolina law, it is also a contract. When a valid marriage takes place, spouses automatically assume certain legal rights, such as the right to the other’s estate and to provide support for the other…

Technology allows us to take care of many issues surrounding divorce without being in the awkward situation of confronting your soon-to-be-ex. For instance, if you need to review some separation documents, a divorce lawyer may be able to e-mail them to you securely and confidentially. Couples that split up will ultimately have…