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Sometimes in an unhappy marriage, one spouse will simply pack up and leave. They may make no attempt to either reconcile or formally end the marriage. This may amount to spousal abandonment under North Carolina divorce law and could be grounds for a court-ordered separation known as divorce from bed…

To divorce in North Carolina, a couple must live physically apart for a year. After a year has passed, the work necessary to conclude an uncontested divorce, including obtaining a judge’s divorce decree, can be completed in less than 60 days. North Carolina is a no-fault divorce state. A couple…

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…