North Carolina Divorce Law – Raleigh Divorce Lawyer
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Your Raleigh divorce lawyer has probably already told you about the dangers of dating during divorce (and not just dating other people—revisiting your ex can spell big trouble, too). But what if you really feel that you’re ready to dive back into the dating pool? Dating is No Joke While you’re still married, no dating. […]
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During your divorce, you might feel as if your friends have scattered, your family is scarce and you’re pretty much on your own. Sadly, many people do head for the hills when someone close goes through a divorce; either they think divorce is somehow “contagious,” they just don’t know what to say, or they have […]
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When two parents divorce, a custody agreement determines who spends time with the kids and when visitation occurs. But some families are blended; there are kids, step-kids, and step-parents to consider. What happens then? Nichole’s* Story “When Dave and I got married, I had two kids from a previous marriage. We have one son together, […]
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Your mind is running a thousand miles per hour and you’re piling things on your to-do list. You’re anxious and nervous about your divorce, you can’t stop worrying about the terms in your child custody agreement, you just can’t seem to settle down… and you’re in bed, trying to fall asleep. It’s not going to […]
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Some people are just plain toxic. They might drag you down through verbal abuse, they don’t bring anything positives to the table (you can’t learn from their examples or emulate things they’ve done), or they might physically assault you. Does any of that sound like your spouse? Whatever it is that makes them toxic, it’s […]
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Yes, you’re supposed to communicate with your ex on everything from the way you divide your marital property to who’s picking up the kids from school on a holiday weekend when it’s not specifically outlined in your custody agreement. You’re supposed to be civil. You’re supposed to stay flexible. But what happens when you’re the […]
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Your mind is running a thousand miles per hour and you’re piling things on your to-do list. You’re anxious and nervous about your divorce, you can’t stop worrying about the terms in your child custody agreement, you just can’t seem to settle down… and you’re in bed, trying to fall asleep. It’s not going to […]
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It’s okay to feel sad during divorce—here’s how to have a healthy pity party. You’ve probably heard it (or some variation) a thousand times during your divorce: “Chin up! It’ll be okay!” Well-meaning friends and family members who care about you don’t want to see you hurting, so they offer their best… again and again […]
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Divorce is overwhelming; the emotions, the required court appearances and the feeling of being pulled in nine different directions at once can really wear on you. With so much to do (and so many places to be), how in the world are you supposed to adjust to single parenting and life on your own without […]
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There are all kinds of lists out there that include dozens of things you should never say to your kids. Don’t over-encourage. Don’t embarrass. Don’t skirt the truth. Don’t say “maybe” when you really mean “no.” But beyond those lists, there isn’t much to guide you when your kids are reeling from divorce. While you’re […]
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