Elements of a Breach of Contract Claim in North Carolina

A breach of contract claim in North Carolina involves proving that one party failed to fulfill their obligations under a valid and enforceable agreement, resulting in damages to the other party. There are several elements that must be proven to successfully establish a breach of contract claim in North Carolina. Firstly, the plaintiff must establish
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Social Security Disability Questions

Q: What is the difference between SSI and SSDI?  A: SSI is the acronym for Supplemental Security Income. It is a needs-based program for low-income disabled people who do not have enough work credits to qualify for SSDI. To qualify you must show that you have a qualifying medical condition and that your income and
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Alimony in divorce

Alimony in divorce is support paid by one spouse to the other spouse. Alimony payments generally begin after the divorce. North Carolina law allows financial payments from one spouse to the other spouse following separation until the time of divorce. This is called Post Separation Support. The spouse capable of providing support and financial assistance
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Special Thanks To Our Summer 2022 Interns

The Law Office of Stephen E. Robertson wants to recognize Chance Bartenfield and Constantina Palamaris for their work as interns at our firm. Both Chance and Constantina joined us from the Elon University School of Law and are rising candidates for Juris Doctor. Chance studied Political Science with a focus on Pre-Law during his undergraduate
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Traffic ticket – I received a traffic ticket. What should I do?

When you receive a traffic ticket, there are several things you need to know. First and most important is to remember your Court date. The police officer always writes the Court date on the ticket. Depending on the type of offense, a Court appearance may or may not be required. Make sure you either appear
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Invasion of Privacy

Invasion of privacy is the unjustifiable intrusion into the personal life of another without consent. There are four common types: Appropriation of Name or Likeness; Intrusion Upon Seclusion; False Light; and Public Disclosure of Private Facts. North Carolina courts take a limited view of these torts. In Renwick v. News & Observer Pub. Co., a
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Domestic Violence Protective Orders – WEEKLY LEGAL NEWSLETTER, 08 SEPT.21

I hope everyone is having a great week. Here is your weekly newsletter from the Law Office of Stephen E. Robertson, your go to family law office and divorce lawyers in Greensboro, covering various legal matters and issues with which our clients are often faced. Our family law and divorce lawyers work hard to serve our
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