Seeking Guardianship of a Minor
Monday, 04 April 2022
Just like any adult, minors ages 1-17, have the right to access necessities, such as shelter, food, clothing, education, needed medical treatment, and security from harm, which are usually provided by their parents. Unfortunately, the reality is that there are many children in the world without these necessities, even in the United States. For this
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Wednesday, 02 March 2022
With Spring around the corner, we are all transitioning from the cold of Winter to the warmth that Spring promises. It’s a time of transition, similarly it may be a time of change in your life. Perhaps you are going through a new phase of your life, whether it be family related or you’re evaluating
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Client Glossary
Thursday, 30 December 2021
50B – North Carolina General Statutes §50-B-1 and the sections that follow explain that a person may seek a domestic violence order and may ask for an order ex parte; the person has a right to an immediate hearing before a judge prior to the other party being served with the complaint. After the initial
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Avoid Trial through Alternative Dispute Resolution
Thursday, 30 December 2021
Dealing with any legal matter can be unnerving. It can take a toll emotionally, mentally, and financially. For some the idea of going to trial for any reason may be even more intimidating. The good news is that not all legal matters have to go to trial. Alternative Dispute Resolution is an umbrella term defining
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Separation and Divorce – Holiday Season & The New Year
Tuesday, 07 December 2021
The holiday season and new year is a time of reflection and personal resolution for individuals, couples, and families. It’s a time of year that aims to bring couples and families closer together, while inspiring set aspirations for the new year. Unfortunately, this time of year also marks a time where many couples choose to
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Will
Tuesday, 12 October 2021
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
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Power of Attorney
Tuesday, 12 October 2021
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
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Invasion of Privacy
Monday, 04 October 2021
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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Filing for Bankruptcy in North Carolina
Friday, 24 September 2021
Are you deciding whether or not bankruptcy is the right financial option for you? If so, here is some good information to know. Bankruptcy cases are not heard in state court, but rather bankruptcies in North Carolina are adjudicated under federal law. In short, the courts that oversee bankruptcy cases are known as Federal Bankruptcy
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Prenuptial Agreements Are Becoming Increasingly Popular
Thursday, 23 September 2021
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
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