One of the big issues that always comes up in cases where divorcing couple is older, or where one party to the divorce is an unemployed homemaker, is health care. In these situations, it is typical for both husband and wife to be insured together under a group plan from the employer for one of …
Taxes and Divorce
As tax day has now come and gone, it probably would have been better for me to have written on this topic several weeks ago, but as I was hard at work on my own taxes, I didn’t get a chance to! So, perhaps you will come across this post in 2011, before you file …
My Ex left the state – Now What?
I recently wrote about what happens when your spouse leaves with the kids. This post is more geared towards situations where your ex leaves in violation of an existing custody order. What do you do then? I’m sorry to say that this is a situation that happens way too often, normally, but not always, where …
How to proceed if your spouse won’t agree to a divorce
There are very few defenses to a claim for absolute divorce – so if you have been separated for at least one year and have properly served your spouse with the complaint for divorce, you are pretty much guaranteed that you will get a divorce – even if your spouse doesn’t want it. Often times, …
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Can I purchase a new home while going through a divorce?
The short answer is yes, and the long answer is it depends. In North Carolina, you must be separated for at least a year before you can obtain a divorce. During this time, many people will want to purchase a new home – but I would caution you against this unless you are confident it …
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Can Your Marriage Be Saved?
We believe that before you take any legal steps to end your marriage, you should consider exhausting all possible ways to save it. Have you thought about seeking professional help in working out ways to save your marriage? Many communities and social and religious organizations offer counseling services either free or on a sliding fee …
What do You do when your Spouse Leaves with the Kids?
You’re at work, running errands, at a friends house and you come home to find the unthinkable – your spouse has left with the kids. You may have heard the story of David Goldman, who was recently reunited with his 9-year old son in Brazil, or of Christopher Savoie, who is currently in jail in …
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