Category: Divorce & Separation

For all adults, getting a divorce can be a stressful and emotional experience. But when the divorcing couple has a child or children, things can become even more difficult for everyone involved. While there are sure to be certain issues during a divorce that you and your spouse do not…

Contemplating divorce may bring to mind images of a prolonged courtroom battle and a bitter separation imposed by an uncaring judge. The good news is that your divorce does not have to play out this way – and, in fact, most divorces never have to go to trial. Mediation is often a viable option when…

When you’re going through a divorce, it may feel as if the process will never end. Once it does, you have a new life to build – but where to start? Here are several “big concerns” many newly divorced people have and some tips on how to tackle them. 1. Creating…

Are you worried about how to tell your spouse you want a divorce? Letting your spouse know you want to get divorced can be difficult, emotional and may be devastating to your spouse. You may have been talking to friends, family members or even a therapist about your marital situation for…

With the amount of time people spend on social media sites, either for work or personal enjoyment, there is no question that social media can have an impact on their day-to-day lives. The question is, are people who use Facebook and other social media sites throughout the day more likely…

When a family member or loved one becomes abusive and violent, you and those you love suffer most. The legal system and many service agencies can provide safety and support for you. But what about your pets? How can you keep them safe from your abuser? Many victims of domestic abuse would…

International marriages, where one partner is from a country different than their spouse, are on the increase around the world. In North Carolina, the amount of foreign-born individuals has increased from 1.7% in 1990 to 7.3% in 2011. Statistics show that about half the immigrants that move into an area…

Of all of the possible legal careers one can have, that of a family law attorney can be one the most fulfilling. Not only do you have the opportunity to make a good living, but you spend your life helping people navigate through some of the most challenging and difficult periods…

For far too many married couples, divorce is one of the hardest decisions to make. Whether the decision is mutual or one spouse becomes the catalyst for the life changing decision, divorce can be emotionally and financially painful. Often, a soon-to-be ex-husband or wife is left wondering, “What’s next?” Whether the…

People who have lived through a frightening ordeal that threatened or caused physical harm may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. Long after the event or situation is over, a person with PTSD continues to feel overwhelming fear, shock, or panic that makes normal life impossible. PTSD is probably…