Raleigh Divorce Information from Marshall & Taylor PLLC Blog

If you want to legally end your marriage in the state of North Carolina, you have two options: divorce and annulment. Both processes terminate the legal relationship and allow you to marry again if you would like. Furthermore, in North Carolina, the couple must have been separated for a year or more, with the separation […]

Most people don’t realize the impact of social media during divorce proceedings. You might think posting about what’s happening won’t affect the outcome, but your spouse’s attorney could use digital evidence against you. What you post can come back to haunt you later if negotiations become contentious and the court needs to step in to […]

Even if you remain amicable with your spouse, going through a divorce can be an emotional and challenging experience. When you make the painful decision to end your marriage, you’re forced to deal with the legal process of negotiating property division, child custody, and other terms. Unfortunately, many divorcing couples can’t agree on the terms […]

Many financial issues can arise when you and your spouse decide to file for divorce. One major issue you need to address is who can claim your children as dependents on federal and state tax returns. It can become a contentious dispute between you and your ex. You could benefit from hiring a lawyer to […]

In most divorces, one of the issues that spouses must resolve is the division of the marital estate. While many people focus on the division of assets, such as real estate, vehicles, business interests, or stocks and retirement accounts, property division in divorce can also cover debts held by the spouses. Spouses may be surprised […]

When you have worked hard your entire life to build up wealth, you may want to see it go to your children after you have passed. That’s not unusual, and it’s not hard to do if you and the children’s other parent are still married to each other. But what happens if there’s a second […]

IRAs, among other assets, can be subject to division between two spouses during a divorce. How much of the account each person receives will depend on various factors outlined in North Carolina statute § 50-20. A judge can use their discretion to decide what’s equitable based on the circumstances. North Carolina is an equitable distribution state. […]

When you’re going through a divorce, you might face a contentious battle with your spouse over who should keep which property. However, most people commonly fight over a house or car and forget about other important assets like 401(k)s. Sometimes, a 401(k) is the biggest asset a person has. You spent your life saving for […]

When you’ve decided to divorce, one of the things you and your soon-to-be-ex may argue about is the division of property. There are several considerations you should keep in mind when you decide how to handle who gets what. According to North Carolina statute § 50-20, there are three types of property: Marital Property Marital […]

Caledonia, Wisconsin resident Curt Johnson, 61, is now officially divorced from his wife, Tracie Stier-Johnson, 47. The development took place in late October in Racine County Court. The heir of the Johnson family has recently made national headlines for various sexual crime convictions. The pair filed their divorce petition jointly on April 20, 2016, on grounds […]