BREEDEN LAW OFFICE BLOG

Who Divides Marital Property in a Divorce Case & How?

Spouses who can agree on dividing marital property may need a judge simply to finalize the arrangement. However, reaching this compromise on their own does not typically happen in a high-asset divorce. Dividing finances and assets can be one of the most challenging facets of your divorce process. But the right divorce lawyer can help […]

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How Cryptocurrency Gets Divided in a Divorce

North Carolina is an equitable distribution state for divorce. During a divorce, cryptocurrency and other digital assets are divided. However, dividing and distributing cryptocurrency is more complex than traditional assets such as real estate or stocks. How NC Divides Assets in a Divorce One of the biggest concerns people have when going through their divorce […]

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Ways Women Can Protect Themselves in a Divorce

Are you a woman considering ending your marriage? Or maybe you are actively involved in a pending divorce? No matter your situation, if divorce is in your future, you need to take steps to protect yourself. Most couples can’t resolve their divorces amicably. Breeden Law Office is here to help women like you take the […]

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401ks & Dividing Retirement Accounts in a Divorce

No one ever gets married, expecting their marriage to end in divorce. But when your marriage turns sour or you simply no longer want the same things in life, it is important to protect yourself. It is not unusual for divorces to become tumultuous. Spouses may disagree on certain things like alimony and about how […]

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Relationship Deal Breaker? Financial Deceit

Financial deceit in a relationship is incredibly toxic but usually best addressed through honest communication. But in our more than 20 years of handling North Carolina divorce cases in Johnston, Harnett, and Wake Counties, we know this is not always possible. We’re often contacted by spouses who suspect their partner is hiding or lying about […]

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Separation 101: High-Income Earners

Your salary has benefited your family for a long time. But now that you’re thinking about a separation, you need to understand how your income will cover your new bills and still meet North Carolina’s requirements for alimony, child support, and more. This can be a tricky time, and having a high income can complicate […]

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Separation 101: Primary Wage Earners

When you separate from your spouse, you may feel like you’re beginning a new, better chapter in your life. That is understandable and an excellent way to look at most separations in North Carolina. But state law dictates various details of your financial and childcare situation after separating, so you need to know what to […]

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Can My Ex Get Half My Pension? Retirement Assets in North Carolina

You and your spouse were likely planning on a long life together, including your retirements. But divorce changes all of that, and it’s an important financial aspect of ending a marriage. What Happens to My Pension During a Divorce in NC? One or both of you may have retirement savings, like IRAs, 401(k)s, and pensions. […]

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What Happens to an Inheritance in a Divorce?

Divorce leads to a lot of questions about money, property, and debt. You and your spouse have to figure out who keeps what, from the couch to flatware. You have to decide how much in your checking, savings, retirement, and investment accounts belongs to each of you. It can become contentious if one spouse wants […]

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What If I Disagree with How Assets are Separated?

When you get a divorce, all of the assets and debts of the marriage are divided through a process called Equitable Distribution in North Carolina. Asset division is a complex process that has significant implications for your financial future. Because divorce has so many complex financial components, it’s critical that you protect yourself by working […]

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