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9 articles on separation from the family law team at Triangle Divorce Lawyers.
What Should I Know About Dating During Separation in North Carolina?
Starting over is one of the most natural human impulses, and when a marriage falls apart, it makes sense to wonder when you can begin moving forward, including romantically. But in North Carolina, the line between separation and divorce has real legal weight, and what happens…
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What to Do Financially in the First 30 Days of Separation: A Practical Checklist
By Monica Scudieri, Personal Finance Coach and Author Separation is emotional. It is disruptive. In the first 30 days, it can feel like you are operating in survival mode. But this first month matters financially. The choices you make (or avoid) early on can affect your…
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Separation in North Carolina 101
What Counts as “Living Apart,” and What Doesn’t If you are thinking about separation in North Carolina, one of the first questions is simple but important: what counts as “living separate and apart”? Getting this wrong can delay your ability to move forward with divorce and can…
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Helping Children Adjust After Separation: What Parents Can Do
Separation and divorce are life-changing—not just for you, but for your children as well. While adults may understand the reasons behind the change, kids are often left feeling confused, anxious, or even responsible. At Triangle Divorce Lawyers, we've seen how vital it is for…
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What’s in a Separation Agreement and What Happens to it after Divorce?
Sometimes it is best to separate from your spouse before you go full speed ahead into your divorce. Living separately for a while can help you to figure out if that is what is best for you both. In some states, such as North Carolina, it is mandatory to live separately for a…
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Do I Need to Hire a Lawyer for a Separation Agreement?
Divorce is a process, and it can be an expensive one. A lot of people ask our team whether they need a lawyer. In most cases, the answer is yes. Recently someone also asked about whether it’s necessary to hire a lawyer during the one-year separation period required by North…
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5 Essential Things to Consider about Separation in North Carolina
Divorce laws are different in every state, but in North Carolina, there is a “no-fault divorce” policy, which means that neither spouse has to be proven “guilty.” In other words, no one has to give any proof that one person caused the marriage to end. To file for divorce, the…
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Separation In North Carolina - What Is Required?
In the state of North Carolina, you and your spouse must be separated for at least a year and one day before you are eligible for divorce. To be considered separated, you must be physically separated with the intent to remain separate and apart. When one spouse moves out of the…
Read articleThe Many Feelings of Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day comes a week after this year's Super Bowl, and rightly so, as it is the Super Bowl of feelings. Whether you admit it or not, everyone has "feelings" on Valentine's Day. You may be the person with the highest of expectations, demanding roses and chocolates…
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