Although people generally enter marriages with the intention of staying together for life, some couples cannot achieve that goal. They file for divorce for any of a number of reasons, including infidelity or slowly growing apart over the years. With divorce comes some...
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What is the role of a CDFA in a divorce?
The divorce process can involve the assistance and guidance of different professionals. One of these can be a certified divorce financial analyst. As a trained financial professional that focuses on divorce finances, a CDFA can help couples going through a divorce in...
How to divide a 401(k) in a divorce
North Carolina law stipulates that assets inside of a marital estate are to be divided in an equitable manner when a couple divorces. Generally speaking, retirement assets are considered to be part of a marital estate even if the account is in one spouse's name. There...
How social media can impact the divorce process in North Carolina
Several studies have linked social media to relationship or marriage problems. Platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter have users that often mislead or influence people on how their spouses should behave or what they should look like. It also...
How to make your divorce a perfect one
The end of your North Carolina marriage may be one of the most traumatic events you'll go through in your adult life, and this is true even if you know that getting a divorce is the best decision that you can make for yourself. Fortunately, there are steps that you...
Why should you hire a CDFA?
Most divorces involve a complicated division of assets, and some of these transactions might trigger taxable events that could erode an asset's value. Therefore, it may be a good idea to hire a certified divorce financial analyst (CDFA). A North Carolina CDFA provides...
Pros and cons of prenuptial agreements
Contrary to popular belief, it's not a bad omen to think about divorce before you get married. The state of North Carolina doesn't have an appreciably higher divorce rate than any other area of the U.S. Part of this equity may be due to the fact that more couples are...
What is equitable distribution after a divorce?
Is your marriage in Greenville or Pitt County coming to an end? You should know that divorce laws in North Carolina involve a new concept. The idea of equitable distribution is one that many people may not know about. It's a part of the law regarding the divorce...
The role of a divorce coach
If you're considering a divorce or currently in the process of ending your marriage, you're likely going through a range of emotions. You may be having second thoughts about the divorce or a sense of uncertainty about how your life will change once your marriage is...