Who Gets the Pet in Divorce?

Friday, Dec 4th 2020 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

Dogs and cats are beloved members of the family but in almost all states, they are considered property, just like a couch. Of course most of us consider them a member of the family so...

Keeping Good Credit in Divorce

Friday, Nov 20th 2020 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

Divorce can be a difficult time to keep your credit in good order. Challenges ranging from running two households instead of one, conflicts over who is going to be making payments on...

Actions to Take If You Are Thinking of...

Friday, Nov 6th 2020 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

Thinking about divorce? Here’s what to do. OK so you’re thinking about divorce. I get that you are freaking out, stressed, wondering how it’s all going to play out. I’d like to give...

The Lawyerization of the Mediation Process

Friday, Oct 9th 2020 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

Originally printed in Mediation.com October 2020 https://www.mediate.com/articles/salisbury-lawyerization.cfm Imagine my surprise years ago when I went through North Carolina...

Be Careful When Dividing Variable...

Friday, Aug 7th 2020 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

For an affluent couple, a variable annuity is commonly an asset in the marital estate. The average person, including family law attorneys, typically does not understand this form of...

Common Qualified Domestic Relations Order...

Friday, Jun 19th 2020 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

When spouses divorce, often one of the biggest assets is a pension or 401(k) plan at a spouse’s workplace. To divide this asset, a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (a “QDRO”) must be...