by McIlveen Family Law Firm | Sep 9, 2017 | Divorce
4 Steps to take when you find out your spouse is cheating There is nothing easy about discovering that your spouse is cheating on you. And there isn’t an easy fix to make the pain go away. If you have children and large amounts of assets and/or debts, it becomes...
by McIlveen Family Law Firm | Apr 28, 2017 | Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Family Law
This is a short guide explaining what to do if your spouse files a bankruptcy during a pending family law action. This is specific to North Carolina and should be considered irrelevant to any other state. It is not legal advice and you should consult an attorney if...
by McIlveen Family Law Firm | Mar 27, 2017 | Divorce, Equitable Distribution
1. My spouse filed bankruptcy in the middle of our divorce. What will that do to my credit? The short answer is that it depends. For debts that ONLY your ex owed, there should be nothing reported on your credit. For debts that only you owe, those debts are not...
by McIlveen Family Law Firm | Mar 19, 2017 | Divorce
Changes to the Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act The quick summary: In 2017, members of the armed forces will benefit from the first substantial development in the Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act (USFSPA) in over a decade. On December...
by McIlveen Family Law Firm | Mar 19, 2017 | Divorce
Divorce The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act At the beginning of World War II, Congress passed the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act, also known as the SSCRA. This act remained largely unchanged, despite being updated in 1991, until December 19, 2003, when...
by Angela McIlveen | Apr 21, 2016 | Divorce
