Maybe you’ve heard of common law marriage. Maybe you’ve had one. But that doesn’t mean you’re entitled to the same rights as other married couples. It all depends. These days, it’s a term less often heard, making it hard to tell what’s true and what’s false. Here are a few facts to clear up the misconceptions about this union.
You may remember reading those articles about marriage and the importance of discussing children, finances and other big topics before tying the knot. Untying the knot is no different. Embarking on divorce is a challenging process, full of legal loopholes, financial questions, and emotional turmoil. At Second Saturday Wake County workshops, we talk with men…
The stress of divorce is unique, one of those situations you cannot fully understand until you’ve lived through it.
Divorce is not an easy or swift path, which is why people often search for other ways to separate from a spouse. In addition to the religious and spiritual aspects of a marriage, the union is also a legal agreement, which gives both parties new rights and obligations. That means there is a legal process…