Raleigh Family Law Attorney Ashley Oldham Encourages Those Considering Divorce to "Get Organized and Have a Plan"

Ashley Oldham of Roberts Law Group, PLLC, in Raleigh explains divorce in North Carolina.

2012-06-11

RALEIGH, NC, June 11, 2012 (Press-News.org) Divorce attorney Ashley Oldham of Roberts Law Group, joined Marti Skold of News 14 to discuss the annual early spring surge in divorces: "Couples often wait until after the holidays to make the decision to get a divorce," explained Oldham. The number of divorce filings typically begins to rise in January, peaking in mid-March. The holiday season, New Year's resolutions and the return of tax time "put unique stressors on couples," likely contributing to the rise in divorce filings in the first few months of a new year.

When considering divorce, Oldham advises, the most important thing to do is to "Get organized and have a plan." She encourages spouses to gather documentation of savings and retirement accounts and to take an inventory of assets and debts that will have to be dealt with during the divorce. The entire interview can be viewed here.

As a North Carolina divorce lawyer, Oldham helps individuals and families create a plan to navigate the legal divorce process. Important questions must be answered as to who will move out, where the children will live and how each spouse will support him or herself financially during and after the divorce. In North Carolina, couples must be separated for a year before filing for divorce. Having a plan in place for that time as well as working on settling all issues related to child custody, child support and the division of marital property during the one-year separation can make the final legal proceedings go more smoothly.

Military families are also seeing a surge in divorce filings as multiple deployments take their toll on families in Fayetteville, Jacksonville and at other posts and bases throughout North Carolina. Not only can military life be challenging, but military divorce can be as well. There are specific steps required to begin a legal proceeding such as divorce involving a service member who is overseas.

Choosing a North Carolina divorce attorney to guide you through the process can help you avoid legal pitfalls and address necessary issues. At Roberts Law Group, PLLC, in Raleigh, Ashley Oldham works with both military and non-military families going through a divorce, child custody, child support or other family law matter. She takes the time to get to know each of her clients and understand their unique situation so that an appropriate legal strategy can be created.

To learn more about Roberts Law Group, PLLC, and attorney Ashley Oldham, visit our family law website and our family law blog. North Carolina native Ashley Oldham works with individuals and families going through any family law legal issue, including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, equitable distribution of property, and modification and enforcement of family court orders. To contact family lawyer Ashley Oldham, please contact our law firm or call 800-760-9071 to schedule a consultation at our Raleigh or Wilmington law office. When experience counts, count on Roberts Law Group, PLLC.

Website: http://www.robertsfamilylawteam.com

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