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11 Parenting Tips for an Amicable Divorce

February 22, 2019

Robin J. Stinson

Divorce & Family Law Blog

You no longer live with each other. You may not even like each other. But you are parents for life. The way you and your former partner behave around each other and your children can create a life of uncertainly and chaos, or a life of emotional stability and security. What follows are a series of “tips” for how you and your partner can forge a path for your children to live with a sense of the latter — emotional stability and security. These suggestions are based on handling more than 1,000 divorce and separation cases during the past 34 years practicing law.

How Do I Talk to my Children about Separation and Divorce

October 4, 2018

Robin J. Stinson

Divorce & Family Law Blog

Telling your children that you and their father or mother are separating can be one of the most difficult discussions you will ever have with your children. The way you handle this announcement can impact your children for the rest of their lives. Before you speak to your children about this life-changing event, these suggestions can help you plan how and what to tell your children.

When and How to Tell Your Spouse You Want a Separation

October 1, 2018

Robin J. Stinson

Divorce & Family Law Blog

One of the most difficult parts of the separation and divorce process is telling your spouse that you want a divorce. How you approach telling your spouse can set the tone for what is to follow — are you going to have an amicable separation process or will you be going to “war,” litigating every single issue in court?

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Four Ways to Avoid a Hostile Divorce

Robin J. Stinson

Divorce & Family Law Blog

A divorce or separation can be one of the most traumatic experiences anyone ever faces. People often feel abandoned, sad, angry and afraid. They can feel like a failure. But it can get much worse when these feelings are fueled by the additional stress of litigation. The process is financially and emotionally expensive, and it can explode into a full-blown “ugly,” or hostile, divorce.

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What to Do to Prepare for Separation or Divorce

Robin J. Stinson

Divorce & Family Law Blog

Going through a separation and/or divorce is not an easy process. It can put you and your family under tremendous psychological and financial stress. Making sure that you are prepared for a separation can help minimize the emotional turmoil, as well as ensure that your rights are protected.

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Why Alimony Will Cost More Starting January 1st

Robin J. Stinson

Divorce & Family Law Blog

Currently, in alimony arrangements, the payor spouse can deduct alimony payments from their income, which can add up to huge tax savings. Think about it — deducting the total cost of alimony for the year can be quite substantial in many cases.

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How Taxes Affect Alimony

Robin J. Stinson

Divorce & Family Law Blog

Currently, tax considerations can play an important role in alimony negotiations, but that’s all about to change. What is Alimony In North Carolina, alimony, sometimes called “separate maintenance” or “spousal support” in other states, is payment for the support and maintenance of a spouse or former spouse.