People often put off filing for divorce for a variety of personal reasons. They may worry about the impact of the process on their children or how they will afford to live alone. For others, concerns about their privacy dominate the decision-making process. They know...
Family Law
What is the dissipation of marital assets
If you and your spouse get divorced, you’re generally required to disclose the assets that you own. The court will ask for this declaration if you and your spouse aren’t settling your situation out of court so that they can assist with dividing property in an...
3 factors that affect the equitable distribution of your property
Every state in the country has its own unique rules related to divorce and family law. From the rules that determine who has custody of your children to the resolution of property division disputes, state law has a major influence on what happens at the end of your...
How is marital property divided in a North Carolina divorce?
The future probably seems very uncertain when you realize that you will soon divorce. Whether you decided to file or you just signed papers presented to you by a process server because your spouse filed, you may recognize that significant financial upheaval is likely...