Tweet Yes. No. Maybe. To be honest, I’m not really sure. What I do know is that lots of people make the mistake of waiting too long to call a lawyer – like when things have gone bad and there is nothing that we can do to help. I’ve written previously about this here. Here…
Category Archives: Divorce Tips
Do I need to have a custody evaluation?
Tweet One of the most difficult parts of getting divorced is the potential to negatively impact the children. As a parent myself, I can’t imagine how difficult it would be to not see my son or daughter on a daily basis. The best thing that you can do as a parent to make this easier…
I received an inheritance and put it into a joint account with my spouse, can I keep it?
Tweet North Carolina Equitable Distribution laws are extremely complicated and confusing. One of the most frequent questions I get involves the handling of an inheritance, financial gift, or lawsuit proceeds that one spouse receives during the marriage. The question is simple, “Do I have to give half to my husband/wife?” The answer is a little…
Bankruptcy and Divorce… When to file?
Tweet One of the number one reasons that people divorce is because of financial problems. And financial problems, all too often, can lead to bankruptcy. So if you are considering filing for bankruptcy, the question becomes, do you file before or after the divorce? Florida Bankruptcy Attorney Monica Shepard wrote a great article on the…
Off my game…
Tweet I have to admit, I’ve been off my game lately. My blogging record on Raleigh-Divorce-Lawyers.com has been abismal. I apologize, and it’s time for me to double-down my efforts to get out the content that my readers depend on. I’ve been noticing a trend lately in the divorce realm. Although my practice is based…
Vindication! I love being right…
Tweet I rarely use my blog forum to gloat about the outcome of a divorce case, but today I just have to. Here is a quick summary of how I met this client and the information they gave me when they initially came to see me last year: Client came to see me – we…
Tips to make your divorce easier
Tweet Last week the Raleigh News and Observer ran a story entitled “4 tips to make your divorce easier for your divorce attorney and yourself.” Those tips included telling your lawyer the truth, get help from a therapist if you need it, listen to your attorney’s advice, and organize your documents before you give them…
Bankruptcy and Divorce – Thoughts to Consider
Tweet It’s no secret that one of the biggest things that couples fight about is money. And in these tough economic times, it doesn’t take a whole lot to push a couple over the edge… from a financial standpoint. In certain situations, bankruptcy may be a viable option for you. If you are considering filing…
12 Signs you might be headed for Divorce
Tweet This morning I found a list of 12 signs on MSN that indicate you might be headed for divorce… One spouse has acknowledged the problems in the marriage, and the other isn’t doing anything to help fix those problems; You aren’t spending any time with your spouse, and are actually happier when you are…
Spouse left with the kids and the money – what can I do?
Tweet This is an all-to-common question, and although I have answered it several times in my “Ask a Lawyer” section, I thought I would answer it again here. The answer to this question depends, unfortunately, on the financial circumstances of the person asking it. If you have a good job, the money issue may not…