A will (also known as a “last will and testament”)is a legal document that decides where a person’s financial assets and property will go after their death. Guardianship of children may also be decided in documents like these. As with any other legal documents, there are requirements that need to be followed in order to

Something similar to a will is a power of attorney. Power of attorney is a legal term that describes when one person gives another person or persons the authority to act as a legal representative on their behalf. Similar to a will, a document has to be executed that details who the power of attorney

They’re not just for the wealthy, prenuptial agreements “prenups” have become increasingly popular amongst Americans with more and more millennials signing them. Prenups serve to protect an individual’s finances and assets before entering a marriage and in the event of a dissolution of marriage. With younger people waiting longer to get married and with divorce

Family plays a vital role in our lives, but when things in the family unit undesirably change between couples and those living with each other the outcomes can be unpleasant and even devastating. Reality can quickly set in with next steps turning to separation, divorce, proceeding with child custody and support, and other legal matters.

There are legal protective measures available to those experiencing domestic abuse and violence. A DVPO or 50B Order is a Domestic Violence Protective Order. As outlined by the North Carolina Judicial Branch, NC Courts through a Domestic Violence Protective Order require that one committing acts of domestic violence remain separated from the victim(s). Such acts

Nowadays, it seems that there is a lawyer for everything, and one can go to court for almost anything. This also applies to those in established relationships and those directly related to one another. The area of law that affects couples and families is known as Family Law. The most common thought that comes to

In a moment, a peaceful or heated conversation between a current or former loved one can turn abusive and in other cases physically violent. Abuse by its definition covers a wide range of categories, including but not limited to forms of physical, emotional, verbal, psychological, sexual, economic, and cultural abuse. These types of abuse affect

When faced with the dissolution of a relationship, separation, or child custody & divorce, it can be a more difficult process to go through when a child or multiple children are involved. Or perhaps, you and your partner are in the process of family planning, fostering, or adopting a child as a couple or in

In the United States, divorce rates are on the rise and are affecting more than just the relationship of a married couple. It impacts couples and families emotionally and financially. In some cases, divorces are more costly than entering a marriage and can have both short-term and long-term impacts. Even finding the right family law