Same Sex Divorce Faces Unique Challenges

Wednesday, Jun 29th 2022 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

Same-sex divorces face unique challenges Now that same-sex marriage is legal, these couples not only face the same issues that opposite-sex couples do when it comes to divorce, they...

Deductible Alimony Disappears in 2019

Sunday, Jun 9th 2019 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

Deduction of alimony ends soon for new divorces One of the changes brought about in the recent tax reform act was the elimination of the ability to deduct alimony payments starting in...

5 ways to take care of yourself during a...

Wednesday, Jun 29th 2022 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

Divorce is a hugely difficult process. I can relate because I went through one after 26 years of marriage. It takes a huge toll, emotionally, physically and financially but there are...

Lifestyle Analysis in Divorce

Friday, Sep 4th 2026 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

Why do you need a lifestyle analysis? In North Carolina, when considering the amount, duration, and manner of payment of alimony, the court considers 16 factors, one of which is the...

How to make joint custody work in the summer

Wednesday, Jun 29th 2022 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

Thank you, Leah Villalobos, CDFA, for sharing this guest blog on such an important topic. Additional information about Leah can be found below. How to make joint custody work in the...

A thoughtful alternative to litigating...

Wednesday, Jun 29th 2022 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

Now that I am part of the divorce profession, people regularly tell me their divorce war stories. I get it. The psychological damage caused by a divorce lingers for years and...