You may not think it's a big deal to say negative things about your estranged spouse to your children. The truth is that doing so can be extremely harmful to your relationship with your kids and cause strain in other aspects of your divorce. Children are aware that...
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Coparenting can work if you’re willing to be flexible
Parenting plans usually have at least one fault, and that is that they can't account for every situation that occurs. Coparenting is difficult enough as it is, but when unexpected factors influence your life, they can make coparenting even harder. The thing to...
Dividing your estate’s jewelry: Tips and tricks
When you're planning your estate and thinking about the future, one of the things you may decide you want to do is to pass on your jewelry to your children. You may have valuable pieces combined with heirlooms and costume jewelry, all of which will need a home after...
Have you considered these child custody parenting provisions?
The way you structure your child custody agreement is essential to the future happiness of your child and yourself. If you don't pin things down clearly enough -- and leave enough wiggle room for the natural changes of life -- your ability to work and get along with...
How to stage a house for sale
If you want to sell your home as quickly as possible -- and for as high a price as possible -- one strategy to help you do so is to "stage" your home. There are professional real estate stagers who can assist with this process, but, in some cases, you can also do an...
Nesting: Is it a fad or a great solution to custody issues?
Child custody options evolve over time. One of the newest options to gain some traction is known as nesting, or bird-nesting. Is it a terrific new solution that will change custody proceedings forever? Or is it a fad that will die out in time and get replaced by...
How to choose the right guardian for your children
There is a lot that goes into creating an estate plan. If you have children under the age of 18, it's critical to name a guardian. This is the person who will raise your children should you and your spouse pass on. Since this is such a big decision, it's one that...
How to help children grow and develop in the wake of divorce
You know that your divorce is not ideal for your children, even though you feel like it was the right decision for you and your ex. You worry about how the children will grow up and develop in this new lifestyle. What can you do to make them healthy, resilient and...
Consider the potential benefits of a trust in your NC estate plan
In the minds of many people, estate planning basically means creating a last will. That is certainly a significant part of the estate planning process, but it isn't the only concern. Creating power of attorney documents to protect yourself in the event of...
Marital property division in North Carolina — The basics
If you are considering divorce and live in the Kenly area, you might be wondering how the court will divide your marital property. While some states use the community property method to the divide assets and debt of a divorcing couple, most other states, including...