Raleigh Divorce Lawyer

My Spouse Accused Me of Cheating… And I Didn’t

Innocent spouses are accused of cheating all the time—and it’s simply not fair. If those accusations land you in a Raleigh divorce lawyer’s office, the emotions you’re experiencing can be tough to deal with. In many cases, the accusations stem from one person’s insecurities; in others, they’re sort-of a diversion tactic that’s designed to keep […]

Leaving an Alcoholic Spouse

“Am I abandoning him when he needs me most?” “Will she really hit ‘rock bottom’ if I leave, and can she bounce back?” These are common questions people ask when they’re married to alcoholics, and psychologists say they’re completely normal to have. However, most psychologists also agree that there’s a point where you have to […]

Divorce Negotiations: Working Together During Divorce

For many couples, “working together” isn’t on the top of the divorce to-do list. Despite encouragement from your Raleigh divorce lawyer, well-meaning friends and family and dozens of articles on the benefits of collaborative divorce, you might be digging in your heels and feeling like the last thing you want to do is cooperate with […]

How to Tell Your Spouse You Want a Divorce

Leaving your spouse is hard, even if you’re serious about ending your marriage and starting a new life. Once you’ve spoken with a Raleigh divorce lawyer and determined when to break the news that you want to go separate ways, you have to actually do it—and in the face of an emotionally distraught spouse, it’s […]

What Am I Supposed to Wear to Court?

Court is unlike any other place you’ve been—and your choice of attire should reflect that. If your Raleigh divorce lawyer hasn’t given you a run-down on how to dress for court, don’t worry; it’s coming. In the meantime, you can prepare yourself by knowing what’s appropriate to wear in front of the judge… and what’s […]

Trying to Reconcile after Divorce Proceedings Have Started

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Helping Your Kids Adjust to Shared Custody

For many kids, shuffling between two parents’ houses is a tough ordeal. Whether your custody agreement gives you primary physical custody or you’re the parent who is awarded on-and-off visitation, your kids might have a hard time coming and going from your house. Since kids are learning new things about independence at each stage of […]