Statesville General Law Blog
How can I win a real estate bidding war without overspending?
If you are currently engaged in a bidding war for a piece of property, or if you feel like you will be soon, you might start to worry about how this could affect your finances. Bidding wars drive up the price of a home and that could mean an underwater mortgage in the...
How accurate are radar devices?
Few things likely frustrate you more than receiving a speeding ticket when you know you were at, but not above, the speed limit. But what should you do? Argue with the officer? This probably will not get you anywhere. After all, (s)he had his or her radar gun pointed...
IIDs found to cause distracted driving
Today, virtually every state in the country has some sort of law in place that requires select individuals convicted of impaired driving offenses to install and use an ignition interlock device. These devices connect to and control a vehicle's ignition, only enabling...
3 main reasons employees sue small businesses
As a small business owner, you have a very full schedule. You likely devote time each day to monitoring employees, tracking sales and brainstorming improvements for your business. Getting sued is probably the last thing on your mind. No small business owner wants to...
What is the legal definition of a father?
North Carolina’s paternity laws for unmarried people are similar to most states. An unwed mother has full legal custody of her child unless the father establishes paternity. He is then on his way to becoming the child’s legal father. The law uses the term “legal...
Jealousy and custody disputes
Custody disputes often disrupt many aspects of a parent's life, from their ability to focus on work and other responsibilities to their finances and their emotional well-being. Parents frequently experience a range of emotional challenges, from depression and anxiety...
What is estate planning in real estate law?
Typically, estate planning refers to all the plans that you do regarding your estate, which can get located in places such as Statesville, North Carolina. You can do estate planning when you are alive and well or when you are incapacitated. The plan involves the...
Accounting for all marital property in a divorce
Dividing marital property in a divorce may be one of the most difficult tasks. While some couples may choose to negotiate division of property through mediation, others leave the final decision to a traditional courtroom judge. It is essential for both parties to...
What makes a DWI charge worse?
Everyone knows that a driving while intoxicated (DWI) conviction can seriously impact your life. However, there are other factors that may exacerbate a charge and boost the penalty along with it. From prior charges to the circumstances during the arrest, the exact...
Road rage and aggressive driving can lead to a personal injury case.
For people who drive all the time, a certain creeping annoyance at other drivers is familiar and even a little satisfying. When that petty anger, reaches a certain point and begins to affect how a person is driving it turns into road rage, and that is a uniquely...
