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5 Myths About Prenuptial Agreements
If you’re thinking about getting married, or even if you’re already planning your wedding, the idea of a prenuptial agreement may have crossed your mind. These legal documents are at least considered by most people prior to marriage, but in the vast majority of cases, the idea is dismissed because of the many negative beliefs…
Read MoreStay Positive: 5 Self-Care Tips for Those Facing Infertility
Perhaps you planned to have children after you reached a certain degree of success in your career or achieved a similar personal milestone. But after trying to become a parent, you receive the devastating news that you are facing infertility. You know that this doesn’t mean you will never have a family. With Assisted Reproductive…
Read MoreWhat to Do If Your Ex Stops Paying Child Support
When a couple divorces in North Carolina, it is neither fair nor reasonable to expect one parent to support the children alone. This is why family courts order child support to be paid. These payments are meant to contribute to the cost of housing, food, clothing, medical care, and other expenses associated with raising a…
Read MoreHow a Financial Analyst Contributes to the Divorce Process
When Mark and Kelly decided to get divorced, she suggested that they “just split everything 50-50.” She offered to take certain assets as her half and let Mark have everything else. He agreed, seeing the arrangement as fair. Unfortunately, what he didn’t realize was that he would have to pay taxes on his assets whenever…
Read More5 Ways to Co-Parent More Effectively After a Divorce
An estimated 50% of all American children will see their parents’ marriage end in divorce. This means that a lot of us are collaborating with former spouses to make our kids feel as safe, cherished, and loved as possible. That’s where co-parenting after a divorce comes in. It’s an arrangement that has its joys—and challenges.…
Read MoreParentage Options for Same Sex Couples
Same sex couples have a variety of options when seeking to grow their families. But there are important legal and financial considerations to each decision. Learning about your options is something that will require significant research, and we are here to answer your legal questions about assisted reproduction and adoption for same sex couples. This…
Read MoreAvoid the Drama: 4 Tips for a More Amicable Divorce
Divorce is never easy. But it can be amicable. Thanks to TV shows like Divorce Court, the popular assumption is that divorce is a bitter war over who gets the kids, the home, and the lion’s share of the marital estate. While some divorces unfold in this manner, many more are settled out of court…
Read MoreDate Yourself After Your Divorce: 5 Tips for Positive and Healthy Self-Care
We need to get rid of the idea that self-love is selfish or narcissistic. Being kind to yourself reflects emotional health, and an ability to be kind to others. So go ahead and show some love to the most important person in your life: you. Make yourself breakfast in bed every weekend Imagine waking up…
Read MoreJennifer Tharrington Named One of 10 Best
Attorney Jennifer Tharrington has been recognized by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys as one of the 10 Best in North Carolina for Client Satisfaction. Click here to learn more.
Read MoreAlternatives for Your North Carolina Divorce: Green Divorce, Mediation, and Collaborative Law
At one time, divorcing couples in North Carolina assumed that the only way to settle important matters such as child custody and support, post-separation support or alimony, and division of marital assets and debts was to take it all to a judge. While litigated divorce is still used by spouses who cannot come to an…
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