People often talk about how money problems can lead to divorce. Many individuals take this to mean that couples who can’t have financial trouble generally endure more stress and are more likely to get divorced. The opposite side of that statement is the suggestion...
Many unhappily married couples remain together for far too long. They neither commit to work on the marriage to save it nor make the decision to end it. That’s particularly true when neither spouse has strong feelings about taking either step. However, that’s not...
Most people know that distracted driving is a major issue that affects everyone's safety -- and there's no one way to stop it. North Carolina legislators are proposing a new bill to deal with the problem of distracted driving. Yet, that alone may not be enough to keep...
Kids are expensive even when there are two parents to pay the costs. When you divorce, it can be even more difficult for the parents in the family to maintain two separate households while still meeting the needs of their children. A parental divorce can mean reduced...
Many family members count on one another for emotional support and to keep their household finances afloat. It can be quite crippling when someone unexpectedly rips that person from your life. North Carolina law, fortunately, allows you to recover monetary damages...
Little mistakes and inconsequential law-breaking happen on the road every day. People forget to use their turn signals when they approach an intersection. They drive too fast or tailgate when they get frustrated on the road. While those practices may not seem...
Vaccinations save lives, but there’s been a steadily rising concern about the safety of certain vaccines -- especially for children. Disputes over whether a child should be vaccinated against a variety of diseases can fracture even a normally harmonious parental...
Family businesses are common, and many are owned and operated by both spouses together. Sometimes, they started the company before they were a couple and then got married. Other times, they were married already and came up with the idea for the new company, which they...
Your spouse has been on your case for years about your drinking. But lately, there seems to be a particular urgency in their arguments. In fact, the “D” word (for "divorce") has even reared its ugly head. Should you be worried that if your spouse files for divorce you...
One of the first things that spouses consider when contemplating divorce is which spouse will be moving out of the marital home. Relocating may not be in your best interests if you have kids, though. Why moving out may not be ideal It can be difficult continuing to...