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Many unhappy women who do not work outside of the home stay in bad marriages because they are afraid of the financial consequences of a divorce. Some stay-at-home moms find themselves on the receiving end of a shocking demand for a divorce. The financial impact of divorce on women is…

Many divorced parents who retain custody of their children start over by moving to a new home. Parents without custody also may establish a new home that they want their children to feel at home in when they visit. Unfortunately moving after a divorce can cause disruption and feelings of…

If you don’t have experienced guidance, the process of separation and divorce can feel overwhelming. Divorce stress is real, don’t underestimate this process, however, there are steps you can take to make even a contentious divorce less stressful. At Charles R. Ullman & Associates, our divorce attorneys can help you…

Even when you know your marriage can’t be saved and it’s time to move on, going through a separation and divorce takes an emotional toll. The end of a marriage can be a traumatic experience. Stanford University sociologist Michael J. Rosenfeld reaffirmed decades of research in 2017 when he said…

Many married couples own their homes. The equity in a home is often a couple’s single most valuable asset. If a marriage ends in divorce, the disposition of the marital home often becomes a primary issue to be resolved. While the simple answer to disposing of the marital home in a divorce is…

A parent may obtain sole legal and physical custody of their child in a divorce if the other parent agrees to it or if a judge orders it. When a request for sole custody is contested by the other parent, the parent seeking custody must prove that it is in…

A husband or wife who thinks their spouse is cheating on them might be tempted to investigate and figure out what is going on. These days, checking up on someone usually involves a look at their computer, cell phone, or other electronic media devices. This is a form of cyber…

Many people assume incorrectly that divorce puts an end to their eligibility for Social Security benefits that they might have received based on their spouse’s work record. But in fact, many divorcees with limited work histories are eligible to receive Social Security benefits when the time comes based on their…

North Carolina is a no-fault divorce state. A couple that wants to end their marriage need only meet a few requirements, file the proper paperwork and appear before a judge to end the marriage. The North Carolina Courts even provide a DIY package online but caution that the packet cannot…

Individuals headed for divorce need to know that their retirement funds, including pensions, may be declared marital property and be subject to asset division during a divorce. If you do not understand how to protect your pension in a divorce, it could cost you tens or hundreds of thousands of…