If you are divorced, the transition to your new life does not end with the divorce decree. It is important to consider the legal and financial ramifications of your new status. Below is a list of tasks and documents you will need for estate planning after divorce. At Alexander & Doyle, PA we understand the […]
1. WHAT IS AN ESTATE PLAN? An Estate Plan is the legal process of preparing documents to determine how your assets will be distributed after your death. Although North Carolina has a statute that provides for how your assets will be distributed, it may not be what you want. An Estate Plan is not for […]
In recent years, a significant shift has occurred in the realm of marriage and divorce, particularly among older adults. The term “gray divorce” has emerged to describe the phenomenon of divorce among individuals aged 50 and older. While divorce rates in the general population have been stabilizing or even declining, the divorce rate among older […]
When you’ve made the decision to leave your spouse, don’t just pack your bags and walk out the door without having any other plans than, “I’ll be at my mother’s/friend’s.” This is a major life decision. Craft your exit strategy carefully, make a plan, and prepare for the road ahead.
When considering a separation or divorce, it might be tempting to try and do it yourself. After all, there are plenty of websites out there advertising cheap and easy forms to download, fill out and file, thereby avoiding potentially expensive legal fees and court costs, right? Well, as the old adage goes, “if it sounds […]
Since October 2014, same-sex couples have been allowed to legally marry in North Carolina. However, both married and unmarried same-sex couples continue to face a variety of challenges due to limited legal precedent. Many couples have cohabited for years prior to getting married, and have acquired personal and real property often without any written agreement. […]
Around a million couples get a divorce in the USA every year. Most couples desire for the divorce to be amicable but are often left angry, resentful, and with less money than when they started the traditional court-based divorce process. There is a better way. The collaborative divorce process has six significant advantages over the […]
Attorneys Ann Margaret Alexander and Andrea Nyren Doyle will be presenting at Second Saturday divorce workshop on May 13th, 2017. The three-part workshop is designed to equip those going through or considering a divorce with the tools and resources needed to navigate this difficult time.
Just because it is not physical doesn’t mean there will be no scars. Abusive relationships can take multiple forms. Just because a person is not experiencing physical mistreatment, does not mean that other types of abuse are acceptable. The idea that a person in a committed relationship must endure harassment and fear from their partner […]
Attorneys Ann Margaret Alexander and Andrea Nyren Doyle will be presenting at Second Saturday divorce workshop on May 13th, 2017. The three-part workshop is designed to equip those going through or considering a divorce with the tools and resources needed to navigate this difficult time.
