If you or your spouse earned income from OnlyFans during your marriage and before separation, any of that income or property acquired with it that remains owned at separation may be marital property in a divorce. Typically, property acquired with either spouse’s earnings during the marriage and before separation may be subject to division. Epperson…

Property division is one of the biggest (and often most contentious) issues that couples must resolve when they divorce. There are laws that guide the division of marital vs. separate property in North Carolina. There are also rules in place to prevent spouses from making major financial decisions while a divorce case is pending. Epperson…

Epperson Law Group, PLLC, is excited to share that the firm has joined the Carolina Panthers Small Business Partners program for the 2026 season. The Panthers’ program gives local and regional businesses a chance to reach fans through game-day opportunities, events, visibility at Bank of America Stadium, and social media. For Epperson Law Group, PLLC,…

Any divorce has the potential to be emotional, complex, and challenging. When spouses share ownership of a business, though, divorce can be particularly difficult. Businesses are very valuable assets, and one or both spouses may be relying on that income to pay for their living expenses during and after a divorce. This can turn a…

In December 2025, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a ruling that has many worried about the level of privacy they can expect when searching online. According to the ruling, the third-party doctrine suggests that when the internet user voluntarily provides information to a third party, they may not have a reasonable expectation of privacy in…

Michael Jordan’s divorce in 2006 was about far more than heartbreak. It came with a real price. The divorce between Michael Jordan and Juanita Vanoy is reported to have cost him $168 million, making it one of the most costly celebrity divorces of all time. Vanoy is also reported to have kept the marital home,…

There are many mistakes people can make when going through the divorce process. If you are ending your marriage, it is important to avoid these errors, as they can end up costing you for years. It may even continue costing you for decades if your settlement is unfair. One of the worst divorce settlement examples…

According to provisional data from the CDC, the crude divorce rate in North Carolina was 2.7 per 1,000 residents in the year 2023. While this figure has declined alongside national rates over the past decade, our state-wide divorce rate is still higher than the current national figure of 2.4 per 1,000 people. With so many…

Recent research suggests that nearly 6 million properties in the U.S. are considered “second homes.” When a divorcing couple shares multiple properties, the asset division process can be more complicated than it may have been with just one shared home. Second homes and investment properties can be some of the most important assets to consider…

According to multiple outlets, prenuptial agreements have become increasingly popular among marrying couples – particularly for members of the younger generations. As these agreements become more commonplace, it’s perhaps more important than ever for couples to get on the same page about how prenuptial and postnuptial agreements could impact their options in the event of…

When someone is on the fence about separating from or divorcing their spouse, finances often play a major role in their decision-making process. While some sources estimate the average cost of a divorce to be somewhere around $11,000, many divorcees come to find that the actual short and long-term costs are much, much higher. While…

On October 10th of 2025, Carrie Elizabeth Romney died while divorce proceedings were still pending. A few months earlier, in June of 2025, her husband, George Scott Romney, had filed for divorce. According to the New York Post, George Scott Romney wanted to “terminate the court’s ability to award support” and, in doing so, make…

Divorce is messy. It is often complicated, emotionally painful, and expensive. The combination of these challenges can make even routine decisions feel overwhelming. By understanding some of the common complications that can arise during divorce – and by speaking with a Charlotte divorce attorney – you may be better prepared to protect your interests. The…

Divorce often involves difficult decisions about the marital home. When one spouse purchased the home before marriage, determining who keeps it can become complicated. Understanding how North Carolina treats pre-marital homes, and speaking with a Charlotte divorce attorney, can help you protect your interests and work toward a fair outcome. What is separate property? Separate…

In October of 2025, a UK judge ordered Michael Fuchs to sell a £36 million mansion – worth approximately $48 million – and turn over the proceeds to his ex-wife, Alvina Collardeau-Fuchs. Michael Fuchs was ordered to do this for one reason in particular: he used a sham tenancy to prevent Collardeau-Fuchs from receiving her fair share…

Asset distribution is a major part of the divorce process. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for one spouse to attempt to hide, transfer, or undervalue assets to gain an unfair advantage. Understanding the warning signs of deceptive behavior – and working with an experienced Charlotte divorce attorney – can help you protect your financial interests…

There are major family law changes underway across America, and they could be coming to a court near you soon. For many years, most states have made custody decisions based on what is in the child’s best interest – even if that means spending little to no time with one parent. Advocates for equal parenting…

The discussions we have about divorce often look at young couples who are starting to find their way in the world, misjudging the demands of marriage, and turning to divorce when things don’t pan out. But that focus can ignore the unique demands placed on every other demographic. There’s a growing national conversation about menopause…

Betrayal by a spouse is one of the most painful things you can ever experience. The aftermath is often filled with difficult conversations and questions that you both do and don’t want the answers to. But what happens when you can’t get answers to your questions? What happens when your spouse’s lies and secret life…

Any divorce has the potential to get messy and complicated, and sorting out the finances is often one of the most pressing challenges to overcome during negotiations. Given that there are nearly 70,000,000 Social Security recipients in the U.S., it’s fair to say that Social Security benefits are a point of contention in many divorces.…

The work that stay-at-home parents do is invaluable, but married couples that embrace this arrangement must collaborate to strike a mutually suitable balance in terms of finances, household tasks, and other marital assets. All too often, we have stay-at-home parents show up in our offices feeling blindsided and even frightened in the wake of a…

Once upon a time, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen were the absolute “it” couple, and when news broke of their divorce, the shockwaves were felt around the world. Any divorce can be stressful and overwhelming, but in a high-net-worth, high-profile divorce like theirs, every single decision can have major implications for all parties involved. In…

Not all divorces are the result of loud fights, infidelity, or broken trust. Sometimes, relationships erode quietly in the background of your daily life, and neither partner notices until it’s too late to go back. This is how silent divorce happens, and many people find it more painful than loud, messy breakups. If you and…

Family dynamics are complex even at the best of times, and when you’re in an emotionally difficult or fraught time, these dynamics become even harder to navigate. One common way that relationships fracture is a consistent need to overstep boundaries, showing that you do not respect a person’s autonomy or privacy. Consider a story that…