Property Settlement
What Debts Am I Responsible For and Will I Get Credit for Post-Separation Payments? If you are considering divorce, one of the first concerns that often arises is how ongoing financial obligations will be handled. While many couples focus on dividing marital assets, the division of debt is just as important. Determining who is responsible for specific debts—both during separation and after divorce—is a critical part of the process. After all, no one wants to…
In today’s divorce landscape, assets are no longer limited to homes, retirement accounts, and physical property. Many North Carolina couples now hold significant value in digital assets — and dividing these assets during divorce requires special attention, technical knowledge, and strategic planning. At GHMA LAW, we understand how complex and contentious the division of digital property can be. Whether your portfolio includes cryptocurrency, online revenue streams, or valuable digital intellectual property, we’re here to help…
What you need to know if your next chapter starts with divorce Divorce later in life — sometimes called “grey divorce” — is on the rise. More couples are separating after decades of marriage, often at a time when financial plans are deeply intertwined, retirement is approaching or already underway, and health coverage and estate matters carry greater significance. In North Carolina, individuals over 50 face unique legal and personal challenges during divorce that require…
An updated look at how digital evidence shapes modern divorce When GHMA LAW first published guidance on the risks of social media during divorce, platforms like Facebook and Instagram were the main concern. But in the years since, the digital landscape has evolved dramatically. Today, courts and attorneys increasingly draw evidence from Snapchat, WhatsApp, TikTok, Venmo, dating apps, and even neighborhood platforms like Nextdoor. Doorbell camera footage, shared calendars, and messaging apps can all leave…
If you have received an inheritance, or a gift, or anticipate receiving either in the future, you may be wondering how you can protect it from your spouse in the event of a separation and divorce. In North Carolina when spouses divorce all property acquired by either spouse during the marriage is automatically presumed to be “marital property” and therefore subject to equitable distribution. There are exceptions to the marital property assumption. One of those…
