Divorce At 40
While divorce at any time of your life isn’t easy, getting a divorce at 40 or when you’re in your forties is complex and challenging. That doesn’t mean that you will be starting over with nothing or that you should try to stay in an unpleasant marriage. Instead, it simply means that it’s important to work with a knowledgeable Raleigh divorce attorney who can help you navigate these complex issues and get the best possible outcome so you’re better prepared for your future.
At The Doyle Law Group, P.A., we have a team of experienced divorce lawyers who excel at the complex financial, property, and family issues that comes with getting a divorce at 40. We’ve helped hundreds of clients successfully leave their marriage set up positively for their new life.
Maintaining Family Stability During Divorce at 40
Many of our clients who are divorcing in their forties have children, and they want to ensure the process disrupts their children’s lives as little as possible, both during the divorce and afterwards. However, there are several factors related to separating when there are more people than just the couple involved in the family unit.
Child Custody and Child Support
The number one issue on most parents’ minds is child custody and child support. If you’ve heard the horror stories of nasty custody and support battles, you’re probably nervous over what will happen to your family. Fortunately, most custody cases are resolved without difficulty, assuming everyone is invested in the best interests of the children involved.
If mediation is the right option, your divorce attorney will help you negotiate a custody and support arrangement that is best for you and your children. If your case goes to court, we will help you prepare your case and present evidence to help you get the best outcome.
Child Savings Accounts and College Funds
Most people who are getting a divorce at 40 and have children also have accounts for their children or a savings plan for college. Whether you have a savings account, a 529 plan, or another college fund, your divorce lawyer can help you set up joint deposit arrangements or change ownership of the account to prevent anything from happening to your child’s future.
Pet Custody
Your pets are an important part of your family, and just like your kids, both of you want to be a part of your pet’s life. In addition to child custody, we can also include pet custody or living arrangements into your divorce settlement.
Dividing Complex Property Holdings
By the time most people are in their forties, they have more property and financial holdings than a couple in their 20s. This includes things like:
A family home that has equity or is paid off
Several vehicles
Joint business
Savings accounts
Investment accounts
Furnishings and valuables
Debts
We can help you with valuing a business or your property in addition to equitable distribution under North Carolina law.
Additionally, equitable distribution doesn’t mean everything is 50-50. There are factors such as where the children will be living, if that’s applicable, who has put more into a business, whether or not one spouse has supported the other, and so much more. Our divorce lawyers have over 15 years of experience in equitable distribution and helping our clients get the settlement they deserve.
When a Divorce at 40 Includes Future Holdings
In addition to the property and financial holdings you currently have, getting a divorce at 40 means that you have to divide up future holdings that you’ve put aside for retirement. These include:
- Pensions
- 401Ks or IRAs
- Life insurance policies
Dividing retirement accounts are one of the more complicated factors to a divorce, but our Raleigh divorce attorneys will work on your behalf to protect your interests and help you get what is rightfully yours.
Contact Our Raleigh Divorce Law Firm if You Need a Divorce at 40
Getting a divorce after 40 can be overwhelming and scary, but when you have the right legal counsel advising you and working on your behalf, you can feel confident that your future will be much more secure. To discuss your options and learn more about the steps involved in a complex divorce settlement, call (919) 301-8843 or fill out the form below to get started!
