Can I Assume the Existing Mortgage?

Friday, Sep 30th 2022 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

One of the biggest challenges in divorce today is that the spouse keeping the marital home usually must refinance the mortgage to get the other spouse off the mortgage. Most of my...

How Divorce Affects Car Insurance

Friday, Jun 3rd 2022 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

Divorce carries along with it a lot of admin and paperwork. There is so much to do to get your life in order again. If you have a joint/household car insurance policy with your spouse...

Not Getting a QDRO Right Can Be Disastrous!

Friday, Apr 22nd 2022 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

When a 401(k) plan or pension is going to be divided in a divorce, it requires a court order to do so. In the private sector, this document is called a Qualified Domestic Relations...

Why a 10 Year Marriage Matters

Friday, Mar 4th 2022 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

Rights to longer spousal support In some states, such as California, in a marriage of ten years or longer, the court retains the right to order that spousal support be paid to the...

What is a Financial Affidavit in Divorce?

Friday, Feb 11th 2022 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

There is a specific legal format for presenting financial information in divorce court so that it is presented uniformly. In most divorce cases, you and your spouse will have to prepare...

Should Your Separation Agreement Be Part...

Friday, Jan 14th 2022 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

Once a couple has agreed upon the terms of divorce, a Separation Agreement is normally prepared by legal counsel. In North Carolina, the Separation Agreement does not have to be made...