Statesville General Law Blog
How parental kidnapping can affect custody after divorce
During your divorce, you may have endured a heated custody dispute with your ex. Yet, once it finalized, you likely hoped you could co-parent in an effective manner, no matter your feelings toward each other. While you might have approached this arrangement with...
Missteps during divorce can impact the future
The end of a marriage is a complex and emotionally challenging time for every member of a North Carolina family. Because of the strong feelings that can come with the decision to divorce, it is easy to make certain mistakes that could negatively impact the future. It...
The importance of estate planning for every family
Planning for the future is something many North Carolina adults tend to overlook. Some skip this process because they are young and they don’t see the need for it. Others may believe that you need to be wealthy to truly benefit from estate planning. In reality, it...
How could co-parenting work for your family?
One of the most difficult aspects of a divorce is deciding what will happen to the children. North Carolina parents may decide to work together to provide stability and security for their kids by choosing co-parenting. This means they will continue to raise their...
House-Hunting Mistakes First-Time Home Buyers Make
You’ve decided it’s time to break out of rental life and make a big purchase: your first house. You and your family are ready to put down permanent roots and get to work making a house a home. It’s an exciting time, but it’s important not to be careful during the...
A car accident can cause traumatic brain injury
A car accident can be minor or severe, and it can cause numerous injuries, including death. One possible injury is brain damage, and it also can range from minor to severe. Unlike many other parts of the body, the brain is unable to fully heal, so, depending on the...
What is contributory negligence and how might it affect my case?
Currently, there are only a handful of states that follow contributory negligence laws in a case based on negligence. North Carolina is one of those states. Under the contributory negligence tort rule, parties seeking damages for the negligent behavior of another...
Understanding North Carolina’s complex DWI statute
In North Carolina, driving while intoxicated (DWI) can be charged at any of five misdemeanor levels. Level I has the greatest penalties, while Level V has the lowest penalties. DWI can also be charged as a felony, under certain circumstances. Here is an overview of...
How is alimony awarded in North Carolina?
During your marriage, your spouse may have been your household’s primary earner. As you two prepare for divorce, you will likely worry about making ends meet without their income. Yet, North Carolina’s alimony laws can help you keep up an adequate standard of living...
What should I look for when hiring an attorney?
In most legal situations, you will have an easier time and see better results in your case if you hire an attorney. It will cost you money to hire one of these professionals, so to be sure you get the most for your money, you need to choose your attorney carefully....
