Property Distribution

Fights Over Pets In Divorce Cases

Tuesday, May 1st, 2007 | Property Distribution | No Comments »

Disputes in divorce cases are traditionally over money, the kids, and the house. But there are a lot of battles over who gets to keep the pet. For many the pet is truly a part of the family. How far would you go to keep yours?

To Prenupt or Not to Prenupt

Thursday, May 25th, 2006 | Property Distribution | No Comments »

Do prenuptial agreements really protect you in a divorce? Do they spoil the moment when you ask your fiancé to sign an agreement? Perhaps drafting a prenuptial agreement suggests that you think the marriage won’t last.

In a divorce, should you keep your home?

Wednesday, January 25th, 2006 | Property Distribution | No Comments »

Financial analysts say keeping your home in a divorce might not make the most financial sense. Can you really pay the mortgage payments? Co-ownership is an option or refinancing the house to make the payments more manageable. But more than just being able to pay the mortgage, there  are other expenses to think about like […]

Animals Rights in a Divorce

Tuesday, November 15th, 2005 | Property Distribution, Divorce | No Comments »

When it comes to divorce, pets are considered personal property like an end table or sofa.  Many people, though, consider their pets to be like children. In North Carolina, custody is defined as relating to children–not trees, dogs, cats, etc.  In a divorce proceeding, an animal can be described in a separation agreement as shared […]