Some people in Charlotte who are getting married might want to consider a prenuptial agreement. While this can be a difficult topic to broach, there are ways of approaching a prenup that focus on strengthening rather than weakening the marital bond. A prenup essentially helps to create healthy boundaries in a relationship where one person has significantly more assets than the other. This is a situation that can result in a power imbalance in which the partner with more assets is seen as … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2018
Why it’s best to avoid revenge during divorce
Divorcing North Carolina couples may be tempted to use the court system as a tool to exact revenge on disappointing spouses. However, that strategy is not recommended for a number of reasons. Divorce lawyers charge by the hour, and disputes between spouses can cost many thousands of dollars. The anger and hurt feelings felt by both parties during a divorce may fuel a thirst for vengeance, however giving in to the urge is an expensive mistake that costs more than just money. There are plenty of … [Read more...]
A child support modification could save you money, stress
Paying child support may not be something you mind, as you realize the money is going toward your child living a better life. However, just because you can pay child support today doesn't mean this will remain the case in the future. There is a chance that your situation could change, leading you to struggle to keep up with payments. If a child support modification is on your mind, you need to learn more about making this request. In the end, this could save you a lot of money and stress (at … [Read more...]
The impact of divorce on taxes
North Carolina couples who are ending their marriage should give careful consideration to the financial impact a divorce can have. The effect it has on taxes may endure for a long time after the finalization of the divorce. One issue to be aware of is the change in filing status. Individuals whose divorces are finalized by the last day of the year will have to file their taxes separately, using the single filing status or the head of household filing status if there are children involved. … [Read more...]
Myths about being married to ignore
As a general rule, a marriage is whatever the couple wants it to be. However, it may not seem that way with all the advice that married couples give to those in North Carolina who are planning a wedding or are thinking about marriage. One of the big myths is that a marriage has to be an equal partnership. In many cases, an equal partnership is one in which a couple is merely keeping score instead of being there for each other. Another major myth is that sex goes away when a couple gets married. … [Read more...]
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