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Divorce is an emotionally taxing process that compels most couples to grapple with numerous complicated financial matters. In North Carolina, the division of assets and debts is subject to a legal standard known as “equitable distribution” in the event that a couple...
In the event of a divorce, protecting assets may be one of your top goals. This may be particularly true if you own a business, which could be considered marital property. Fortunately, there are agreements that you and your spouse can put into place before you're...
Divorce is a difficult and emotional process. However, the outcome of the divorce can greatly affect your future financial health, parental rights, and other important decisions. Hiring an experienced divorce lawyer to help manage the process can be invaluable in achieving a favorable result, but it’s critical to find an attorney with whom you are comfortable working. Below we have…
If you’re considering divorce, it’s important to know when to get a lawyer and when you can go it alone. While it’s possible to get divorced without an attorney, the process is often more complicated and time-consuming than you would expect. Here are some situations where it might be a good idea to hire an experienced divorce lawyer: You Own…
Divorce is never an easy decision, but when you’re a business owner, it can be especially complicated. We know it hasn’t been easy, and you’ve made countless sacrifices to get where you are today. You’ve spent years – maybe even decades – building a business or professional practice from the ground up. And now that it’s profitable, a divorce could…
The date of separation is the date when one or both spouses decide that they will no longer live together as a married couple and they begin living separate and apart with the intention to not resume the marital relationship. Moving to the spare bedroom or the basement does not count as separation. The separation date can be hard to…
In any divorce, the division of assets is a key issue. When it comes to family businesses, that division can be especially complicated. How is the business valued? Who gets what share? These are questions that need to be answered before any settlement can be reached. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at how family businesses are valued…
