North Carolina Divorce Law – Raleigh Divorce Lawyer
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Empathy. It’s not the same as sympathy, but it’s along the same lines. Unlike sympathy, which involves acknowledging what someone else is going through, empathy means you understand what they’re going through (either because you experienced something similar or because you have the ability to put yourself in their shoes). What does this have to […]
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Some people just aren’t good human beings. They lie, cheat, and steal without even considering the collateral damage they may be causing. As an adult, you know that—but your kids are a different story. If your ex is a horrible person, is it okay to tell your kids? Probably not. Even if they ask you […]
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When you send your kids to your ex’s house for visitation as part of your child custody agreement, you expect them to be treated fairly. It’s natural to assume that your former spouse will continue being a good parent during and after divorce, but unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. While unfair treatment certainly warrants […]
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When you and your ex split, it’s natural to assume that they will still want to parent your children—most people settle on a custody agreement and work out how much child support will change hands under North Carolina law. Even when that’s difficult and they’re referred to a mediator by a Durham divorce lawyer, most […]
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Marriage counseling is always an option for couples who aren’t sure whether they’d be better off going their separate ways—but what happens when just one spouse is interested? Can counseling still hold a marriage together? Marriage Counseling: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Because marriage counseling is designed to work only when both parties […]
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When your ex starts dating, especially if you haven’t yet reconciled yourself to the idea of being single again, it can feel like a slap in the face. Has your ex really gotten over you so quickly? Is he or she only dating to hurt you? Why do you feel this way, and what can […]
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There is no magic number that couples can reach to guarantee they’ll be married forever. It’s not unheard of for people who have been married for several decades to end up in a Raleigh divorce lawyer’s office. Many people who have spent more than half of their lives married wonder if they’ll ever be able […]
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Many couples go through a trial separation (which is different from an official separation) to determine whether divorce is their best option. Because no two marriages are alike, a trial separation can mean different things to different people. Is there any way to tell whether your trial separation will end with you sitting across from […]
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When your ex turns around the blame as if you’re solely responsible for your divorce, it can really hurt—even if you don’t want to admit it. But when the person you once loved places all their anger, bitterness, and spitefulness on your shoulders, it’s tough. While your Chapel Hill divorce lawyer can help you handle […]
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Stress is cumulative. What that means, according to psychologists, is that stresses build upon each other and turn into a giant pyramid. The smaller stresses at the top can have the same effect on your day as a huge stress would. While your Durham divorce lawyer is handling the legal aspects of your divorce case, […]
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