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...
Getting through bankruptcy is difficult enough, but moving forward can also present its own challenges. Whether you have filed a Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 bankruptcy, it will stay on your credit record for a number of years. It is intelligent to start the path to...
If you worry your children may not adjust well to your divorce, you may want to consider a new approach to co-parenting. With nesting, you and your children’s co-parent rotate into and out of the family home at the beginnings and ends of your scheduled parenting...
Bankruptcy means the opportunity for a fresh start for people in North Carolina who feel the pressure of drowning debts. One of the primary concerns people face as they prepare to file for bankruptcy is the uncertainty of what will happen to their remaining assets....
After a divorce, you may worry about you and your children's relationship and how you will co-parent with your ex-spouse. Keeping some simple advice in mind while co-parenting will help you both become a united front. Mixing the right amount of discipline with support...
As someone considering bankruptcy, you have several options available to you. Chapter 13 allows you to create a debt repayment plan instead of liquidating assets. If you can manage a repayment plan, this may be an attractive option for you. But before you go with it,...
When you apply for a credit card or when you apply for a loan, the lenders look at your debt-to-income ratio. This is a major factor in your credit score. If you are currently struggling with debt and considering bankruptcy, your debt-to-income ratio is an important...
North Carolina has established child support guidelines that determine each parent's financial responsibility in a divorce. The court considers income, assets, the average cost of raising a child, the child's special medical and educational needs, and other factors. ...
