My husband demanded a divorce after coming home drunk—but instead of breaking down, I calmly finished breakfast, packed my life on my terms, and left him with silence and cinnamon rolls.

up and said, “North Carolina is an equitable distribution state. That means the court divides assets fairly, not necessarily 50/50.”

“But here’s the important part. North Carolina also recognizes alienation of affection as a cause of action.”

“What does that mean?”

“It means you can sue the person who interfered with your marriage, Megan Ashford, separately continue reading …