North Carolina Divorce Law – Raleigh Divorce Lawyer
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Although there are two major approaches to dividing property, all fifty states recognize the concept of separate property. In general, this is property that was owned by one spouse prior to the marriage, received as a gift specifically for one spouse, acquired through inheritance, or acquired after the date of separation. Separate property that is […]
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If your spouse is uncooperative and you are unable to locate your records, one thing you can do to identify the companies involved in your financial life is to watch the mail. You may be able to learn the names of your bank, insurance companies, credit card and mortgage lenders, and investment companies. Once you […]
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There are few times in our lives when we have to document all of our assets and liabilities, in addition to our income. While many people are aware of their income and expenses, few that come to us for help with divorce regularly track their net worth. You will need to understand your income, your […]
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In a very real sense, knowledge and information are power. If your spouse has information that you never discover, he or she can, and all too often will, walk away with more property than the law would award. If the noncustodial spouse does not disclose accurate income information, the custodial spouse may wind up receiving […]
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If you have made the decision to get help from a mental health professional, the first issue you face is determining which type of professional to choose. The types of mental health professionals you may encounter when looking for help include: Psychiatrists: Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in the study, treatment, and prevention of […]
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Concerns about confidentiality sometimes keep people from getting mental health help. These concerns can be legitimate but are usually outweighed by the benefits of the care received. Many people are worried about whether an employer can learn of any illness if they use benefits provided by their company to pay for their visits. This will […]
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Everyone going through divorce experiences many of the emotions we described earlier. For some, depression or anxiety continues long enough to keep them from effectively managing the legal and financial decisions that must be made during divorce. Without the help of a mental health professional, people dealing with depression and anxiety suffer needlessly. They may […]
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Many people start off on the wrong foot emotionally in divorce. They try to deny their grief and act as if everything is fine. They may dive into many new activities, start another relationship right away, or use drugs or alcohol to avoid dealing with their pain. These coping strategies can lead to trouble. You […]
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We hope you now recognize the many emotions that are likely to arise as a result of your divorce. Our concern is that you recognize and respect what is happening as you go through this transition. Most everyone can remember things they did when they were infatuated or first in love that now seem silly […]
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Divorce is comparable to the experience of grieving over the death of a loved one. We all understand such grief as a painful process that we go through but from which we eventually recover. The stages, identified by Elisabeth Kubler-Rosss in her book On Death and Dying, are: Shock and denial Anger Depression Bargaining Sorrow […]
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