Reviewing the W-2 for hidden assets in...

Thursday, Nov 28th 2024 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

Wondering whether your spouse has disclosed all the compensation he or she is receiving? Employees are often compensated in ways that are not reflected in the deposit to the family bank...

Splitting the Pension or 401(K)? Your...

Friday, Nov 8th 2024 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

When you privately agree (do not litigate) the terms of your divorce in North Carolina (and possibly your state as well), you and your spouse can document your agreement with a separation...

Grey Divorce and the Benefit of Including...

Friday, Oct 11th 2024 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

Divorce after age 50, or a “grey divorce”, has its own set of unique issues. One of the most significant is when one spouse has been out of the workforce. Most couples are not fortunate...

The Hidden Costs of Homeownership

Friday, Aug 23rd 2024 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

Due to record low interest rates over the last decade, many people were able to buy a home that was both large and affordable. When couple’s divorce, in my experience, one spouse almost...

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Divorce

Friday, Aug 2nd 2024 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a type of savings account that allows you to save money on a pre-tax basis to pay for qualified medical expenses. To be eligible to contribute to an HSA,...

Income for Child Support Is Usually More...

Friday, Jul 19th 2024 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

In North Carolina, as in most states, what is included in gross income for purposes of calculating child support is all encompassing. It includes all gross income, not net of taxes and...