Dealing With Mortgage Debt and Refinancing After Divorce

Divorcing couples often find themselves at a loss when trying to determine how to handle what is often their largest asset, the family home. Who stays in the home? What does the person who is leaving the home do for a substitute home? How do you finance these decisions? On this episode of Welcome to Splitsville, we have invited Senior …

How You’re Screwing Up Your Divorce Case

The outcome of divorce and custody cases isn’t just dependent on your attorney or the judge. Believe it or not, your attitude and decisions during the whole process are going to affect how it all works out in the end. You have a lot of control over your own success, 01:45 and the divorce attorney is there to guide you …

Alcoholism and Child Custody with Chris Beck of Soberlink

Child custody cases are often the toughest types of cases that go through family court. Far too often, those cases involve parents with alcohol and substance abuse issues. Some states, including North Carolina, allow for alcohol monitoring systems in child custody cases. In this episode, we talk with Chris Beck of Soberlink, a modern tool that helps parents struggling with …

What is a Custody Evaluation? with Dr. Sean Knuth

Child custody cases are often the toughest types of cases in family court. Frequently, lawyers must call upon experts outside the legal field for assistance. In this episode of Welcome to Splitsville, we explore what a custody evaluation is, who is involved, and how it can affect your child custody case. Today’s conversation is with Sean Knuth, a licensed psychologist …

What is a Divorce Coach? With Sandra Lee of Emerge Victorious

On this episode of Welcome to Splitsville, we explore what a divorce coach does and explore how utilizing a coach can help you navigate your divorce. Today’s conversation is with Sandra Lee, a divorce coach in Charlotte, NC, with more than 20 years of experience. First, we hear Sandra explore the differences between divorce coaching and therapy. 4:15 Then she …

Do I Need a Prenup ?

You did the proposal, the ring, and the “yes!”  Now, you’re attacking your wedding planning To-Dos. The modern wedding planning to-do list frequently includes some variation of “discuss getting a prenup.” On this episode of Welcome to Splitsville, we explore the question of whether you need a prenuptial agreement or “prenup.” Today’s conversation is with Mollie Ellis, an associate at …

What Happens to My Fur Babies in a Divorce?

There are many things to consider during a divorce. How will the assets be split? Where do the kids spend the holidays? Who gets the record collection? One question we are starting to hear with regularity is, “who gets custody of the family pets after a divorce?” On this episode of Welcome to Splitsville, we explore what happens to pets …

Does Your Diagnosis Matter in Your Child Custody Case?

Child custody cases are tough on everyone. When one parent has a mental health diagnosis things can get very complicated. On this episode of Welcome to Splitsville, we explore how a parent’s mental health diagnosis may affect a child custody case. Today’s conversation is with Sean Knuth, a licensed psychologist in North Carolina who specializes in forensic psychology. Sean works …

The Role of a Child Therapist in Divorce Court

Custody cases are very complex and can include many experts who often are called upon to testify in court. On this episode of Welcome to Splitsville, we explore the role of a child therapist in divorce court. Today’s conversation is with Maria Curran, of The Center for Creativity and Healing. Maria is a therapist with over 25 years of experience …

How Do You Fill Out a Financial Declaration in an Alimony Case?

Divorce can be an overwhelming process for many especially with all the numbers and forms required. On this episode of Welcome to Splitsville, we explore an area that can be one of the most daunting parts of a divorce for many: how do you fill out a financial declaration in an alimony case? Today we’re back with Beth Gregg, Wealth …