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 Winston-Salem Divorce Lawyers -
Tash & Kurtz,
PLLC, Attorneys at Law - Client Profile
Tash &
Kurtz, PLLC is one of Winston-Salem's preeminent family law firms. The
law firm of Tash &
Kurtz, PLLC devotes its entire practice solely to family law
matters, including
divorce,
custody,
child
support,
alimony,
postseparation support,
equitable distribution, domestic
violence, litigation, arbitration, mediation, pre-marital and post-marital
agreements, and appeals.
In the state of North Carolina, two grounds for divorce are recognized:
- Assertion, under oath, that you and your spouse have
lived separate and apart from one another for a minimum of one year (not
just in separate bedrooms of the same house).
- Incurable insanity of a spouse (this is rarely used).
North Carolina, like most states, is a “no fault” divorce
state. Neither party has to prove marital fault, for example: habitual
drunkenness or addiction, adultery, domestic violence, cruel and abusive
behavior, or economic fault. After the one-year separation and the processing of
paperwork, you can get a divorce.
Before you divorce, you should take the following steps:
Hire an experienced divorce lawyer.
Create a divorce financial plan - a written report that reflects your status,
your future goals (including lifestyle goals, tuition goals and retirement
goals) and a path to get from where you are now to where you want to be
Gather financial documents such as tax forms, benefits statements, bank
statements, investment statements, retirement plan statements, wills, trusts,
premarital agreements, postnuptial agreements, insurance policies, credit card
statements, income tax returns, real estate purchase documents, sale documents,
and any other document pertaining to your individual assets/debts.
Avoid arguments with your spouse and plan pre-divorce meetings in a neutral
location.
Protect children and family from the divorce process. Do not discuss matters
with them at this stage in your divorce.
After the divorce is final, you should take the following steps:
Keep meticulous records of your financial separation.
Continue to plan for your future, and prepare a financial plan for the next
year.
If necessary, seek out counseling for any residual feelings of anger/bitterness.
Keep your emotional divorce separate from your financial divorce – do not
confuse child custody and visitation issues with money issues.
Keep copies of any support checks you have paid or received.
Transfer ownership of assets.
Close all joint credit cards and bank accounts.
Arrange to pay off any joint bills left over from the marriage – forward all
bills in your ex-spouse’s name to him/her for financial handling.
If you have legal concerns regarding the dissolution of your marriage, or if you
are planning to obtain a divorce, please contact
Tash &
Kurtz, PLLC today.
When life takes unexpected turns, the going can get rough. With
so much at stake, it is important to have a legal advisor who will pay attention
to your particular situation and needs. It is important to have an advocate who
thoroughly knows the territory and will work to affect outcomes you know that
you can live with for the long term. That is the personalized approach and
professional guidance you can count on from
Tash &
Kurtz, PLLC.
Tash &
Kurtz, PLLC provides specialized legal
experience in the following areas:
Locations served include: Winston-Salem, Forsyth County
and throughout North Carolina
For further information, please contact
Tash &
Kurtz, PLLC or
Consultwebs.com, Inc.
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