There are two ways to look at distracted driving. First, you can think of it as something with a nearly endless list of causes. Texting and driving is one of the most common, but you also have people doing their grooming on the way to work, talking to their children...
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Splitting your home’s value during divorce
Have you heard people talk about some of the more modern approaches to the family home after divorce? For instance, some couples literally share the home, moving in and out with the custody schedule, so that the children do not have to move. They call it "nesting."...
Dividing a business in divorce
As you move toward divorce, it is clear that your largest and most important asset is your family business. You and your spouse started it the same year you got married. You both own equal percentages. The problem is that you do not know what the divorce means for the...
Dividing retirement accounts in divorce
Your retirement assets are significant, perhaps more valuable than any other single asset that you own. When you start heading toward divorce, what happens to these assets? Do you need to divide them with your spouse? You may. Retirement accounts built up during...
Critical steps to take after a car accident
If you have suffered an injury in any type of motor vehicle accident, you can expect to face a variety of challenges. In addition to your physical health, you may have concerns about emotional distress and the impact on your finances. By taking the right steps after a...
Pros and cons of keeping your business after divorce
You and your spouse started your business together five years after you got married. It seemed like the right time to do it, your marriage was going really well and you knew that you both offered something that the business needed. Your spouse is great with numbers...
Understanding your child custody options
Even without children, the divorce process can lead to numerous concerns for the future. However, as a parent, you probably have all the same worries anyone else might have during a divorce with the added concerns for your children. You might wonder how your children...
Your house during divorce: 5 ideas
Your home is your largest asset during your divorce, so what you decide to do with it is incredibly important. There is no "right" answer. It all depends on the specifics of your situation.To help you get started, here are five different options that may appeal to...
3 ways your spouse could attempt to hide assets
You start going through your financial records when your spouse asks for a divorce, and it's quickly clear that this is going to be a complex process. A lot of things just do not add up. Assets appear to be missing. The numbers don't match what you thought you had. As...
Is it hard for grandparents to win visitation in North Carolina?
In many states, there is little grandparents can do to make sure they stay in their grandchildren's lives. However, it is important for extended family members to still have relationships with children and grandchildren when those relationships are positive. Despite...
