People in North Carolina who are getting a divorce should make a budget. Divorce usually leads to a lower standard of living, and making a budget can help them prepare for this change. The first step in making a budget is to list all fixed expenses, which are such...
Month: July 2020
Why listening matters during mediation
Many couples in North Carolina and throughout the country turn to mediation as a method of settling their divorces. If you're ending your marriage, pursuing mediation could be in everyone's best interests. Let's take a closer look at what mediation can accomplish and...
Tips for getting through a divorce
Going through a divorce is extremely challenging, but there are steps that people in North Carolina can take to ameliorate the process. For starters, individuals should ensure they have a strong support system, and they should reach out to their family and friends for...
Divorce tips for those living in an empty nest
Overall, the divorce rate in North Carolina and throughout the country is dropping. However, for those who are 50 and older, the divorce rate has actually increased over the past 20 years according to research from Bowling Green. While older individuals may not be...
When a teen sides against a parent
The ideal outcome in a North Carolina divorce is that the children remain close with both of their parents. However, the older a child is, the greater the likelihood that they will assign blame to one of the parents. When this happens, the parent whom the child is...