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My Ex Turned off My Utilities. Now What?
Not all divorces are amicable. In fact, many are downright nasty. But what happens if your ex does something horrible, like has the power shut off in your home without telling you it’s going to happen, kicks you off of the family cell phone plan, or calls the gas company and terminates your service? My […]
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My Ex Made My Kids Hate Me
Parental alienation—when one parent or a stepparent undermines a child’s relationship with the other parent—is a serious issue. If you feel like your ex made your kids hate you, you could be dealing with this tough situation, and you’ll need to let your Durham divorce lawyer know right away. Even if you’ve been divorced for […]
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Snap Decisions: Should You Buy a House During Divorce?
When your marriage ends, you might be required to move out of your marital home. You have a couple of options: you could move in with friends or family, temporarily rent something, or buy a house during divorce. Before you do anything, talk to your Raleigh divorce lawyer. The choices you make now could affect […]
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When to Divorce Your Spouse
If you’re trapped in an unhappy marriage and you feel like you’ve permanently lost the “connection” with your spouse, you–like many men–might be wondering when to divorce them. That’s a tough question, and one that only you can answer. It’s probably in your best interest to take a step back and carefully evaluate your situation. […]
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Divorcing Someone with a Mental Illness
When your spouse has a mental illness, you’re forced onto an emotional roller coaster. Whether they have been officially diagnosed or are exhibiting behaviors common to people suffering from mental disorders, you’re probably put into the position of dealing with the fallout. Some people choose to stay married to a spouse with a mental illness, […]
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My Ex Stole My Pet
Anyone with a four-legged family member can tell you that having a pet is a life-changing experience. Your furry pal is with you through thick and thin, is happy to see you at the end of the day and understands when you’re going through something you don’t want to talk about. But what happens when […]
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When Good Kids Do Bad Things During Divorce
Divorce is hard on kids, and many of them don’t know how to process their emotions. Some struggle with misplaced guilt, righteous anger and pain, as well as a wide range of other emotions, until they reach a boiling point. Teens are especially prone to acting out and behaving badly during divorce because the emotional […]
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Face-Off: Parent vs. Stepparent
Stepmother. Stepdad. The words alone makes biological parents everywhere cringe. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. In fact, some parents and stepparents get along perfectly well. While a happy partnership between parents and their ex’s new partner isn’t feasible in every situation, the way you handle sticky situations can go a long way […]
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Should You Bother Being Nice to Your Ex?
You’ve probably heard the old saying, “You can catch more flies with honey than you can with vinegar.” In most situations, that’s absolutely true—and divorce is one of those situations. In fact, your Raleigh divorce lawyer will probably encourage you to be as nice to your ex as possible. You don’t have to be buddy-buddy, […]
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