Here, you’ll find access to the most detailed information as it pertains to Property Division in North Carolina.
During your marriage, you and your ex most likely comingled funds and budgeted together. These are sound marital practices, but divorce puts you in a position that requires an in-depth review of the income, expenses, and assets that you and your ex brought to the marriage and forces you to make important decisions with lasting implications. Too often people underestimate just how complex these issues...
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How Cryptocurrencies Affect Divorce Settlements in North Carolina Since the advent of Bitcoin and subsequently a host of other cryptocurrencies with their astronomical values, there have been a few misconceptions about them. Some of these misconceptions dwell on the legality of cryptocurrencies and whether they are recognized by courts during divorce settlements. This article aims to explore the legal status of Bitcoin and other blockchain...
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Discovering that your spouse has been hiding assets from you can leave a bad taste in your mouth. It can make you angry, upset, and confused. You’re already going through a divorce, a process that is difficult enough in itself, and now this is one massively rotten cherry on top. Finding hidden assets during a divorce isn’t easy. The reality is we live hectic lives....
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Jury trials are sometimes an option in a North Carolina divorce. Find out when, why and how a jury trial might be used to decide your case.
This is a question often asked in divorce cases. This article is a reminder as to why it is vitally important to be involved in the family finances. Ask for accounts to be in joint names, request that log in names and passwords be shared, and take an active role in the family finances whether it be by paying the bills, reviewing accounts and/or maintaining...
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Every divorce is different; no two cases are ever the same even though divorcing couples may face similar issues. The similar issues involve children; child support and custody; property division; and spousal support. But, high assets divorce cases necessitate even more careful review and representation for both parties. This article addresses an overview of some of the issues that should not be overlooked in a...
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Professionals who are partners, shareholders, or solo practitioners of a professional practice have no doubt already consulted attorneys and accountants on the most advantageous way to set up the practice, focusing on the twin issues of professional liability and tax liability. Smart planners may have already considered the consequences of divorce by prenuptial agreements or other pre-divorce planning devices. Most, however, have not. The first...
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How An Attorney Can Help Since property settlements can be very complicated, a lawyer can help you decide which of your belongings are marital property and which are separate property, and advise you as to how the court will divide that property. A lawyer will also be able to assist you in drafting a separation agreement in order to document your arrangements with your spouse....
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The exact attorney fee will vary with the services you require. Many law firms charge their clients a certain fee per hour. It is difficult for these attorneys to accurately predict the cost or your fee because they do not know precisely how much time it will take to complete your case.
No matter who initiates a divorce and whether or not you see it coming the process is always very difficult. By having an understanding of what goes on in a divorce and of what you can do to help reach the desired outcome, the process can be made considerably easier.
