When younger couples get divorced, their primary concerns typically include things such as the custody arrangement and whether either partner will be able to keep the house. However, with a gray divorce, things are not always that straightforward. While custody...
If you are a parent getting divorced, you need to think about various family law issues regarding your kids. Aside from child support, many parents have to work through child custody issues, which sometimes result in bitter disputes. Every family faces unique...
Falling into debt is a scary experience, and digging yourself back out of it can feel like the most satisfying thing in the world. But no matter how you go about relieving your debt, one thing is important: preventing it from happening again. This often means taking a...
A significant reduction in your income could lead to an unplanned budget revision. This could involve paying your credit card bills after you cover your rent or mortgage. Unfortunately, an inability to meet your credit card obligations on time may result in...
Divorce is not easy for children, although most of the negative effects do not last a long time. Children tend to struggle more when there is conflict between their parents. When it comes to sharing the news of your divorce with your children, there are better ways of...
Bankruptcy is a daunting prospect, and many people believe that they will lose everything. Fortunately, there are a few legitimate ways that you can keep your assets safe. Although individual North Carolina counties may vary, most allow some form of asset protection....
An automatic stay, which generally follows a bankruptcy filing, could prevent creditors and collection agents from contacting you about your debts. Without the continuing phone calls and demand letters, you may find relief from harassment as you move forward. If you...
Getting divorced in North Carolina has challenges of its own. Add in the fact that you are now a single parent and you may feel completely overwhelmed and inadequate. Transitioning into your new role will undoubtedly take time and require patience and flexibility....
Even though divorce has a reputation of being a long process with often complicated nuance, spouses might hope that things could at least stay civil. That is not always the case. When it comes to ensuring a person's immediate safety if he or she feels in danger in...
Debt collectors must abide by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and leave people like you alone when you are suffering under debt. Despite that, they may sometimes still engage in harassing or misrepresentative behaviors. Many guides discuss how to spot...
