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A recent study from Florida State University indicates that divorce has less of a long-term impact than previously thought. The study is one of the first to look at the long-term impact of divorce on children through adulthood rather than the immediate impact and how it affects their adolescence. The new study found that the effects of…
Legal separation and divorce are two different things in North Carolina. You can be legally separated from your spouse without ever divorcing, but you cannot file for divorce without having been legally separated. Here’s what you need to know about legal separation vs. divorce and how each process will affect you. Legal Separation vs. Divorce…
You come home from work and find a package on your doorstep. Then you realize that it isn’t addressed to you. It’s addressed to your neighbor down the street, and it was delivered to your house by mistake. What do you do? Can you keep a mis-delivered holiday package? In North Carolina, the answer is…
One of the most important resolutions you can make today is to refrain from texting while driving. Drivers who text while operating a motor vehicle are significantly more likely to be involved in a serious North Carolina traffic accident. If drivers can resolve to put their conversations on hold while they are in the car, North…
While many people enjoy spending holidays with family and friends, the increased car travel and consumption of alcohol make the roadways especially precarious. This means your chances of being involved in a car accident increases during this time of year. North Carolina Car Accident Statistics In 2017, there were over 275,000 car accidents state-wide, according to North Carolina…
Memorial Day, the unofficial start to summer, is only a few days away. Traveling during the Memorial Day weekend requires patience. Even so, it is crucial to remember to stay safe on the roads. With so many drivers in a rush simultaneously, there is an increased likelihood of accidents or vehicle-related incidents occurring. To stay…
There was a recent robbery in Mecklenburg County involving an arcade and an attempted murder. On May 2nd, robbers entered Buster’s Arcade along U.S. Highway 29, armed with an AR-15 and a handgun. The two proceeded into the arcade while threatening patrons with gunfire if they did not listen to their commands. Due to the threats, the robbers were…
Charges restricting a parent’s access to his or her child is a life-changing event. When this occurs, anger and sadness are just a few emotions that can occur. Restrictions usually follow if a parent has committed some crime. There are, however, ways to protect yourself in cases where your rights to your children are threatened….
We all know that driving under the influence of alcohol is against the law in North Carolina. We also know that getting behind the wheel after consuming or using illegal drugs is also prohibited under state law. What you may not know, however, is that it can be illegal to operate a motor vehicle while using prescription…
What is Wrongful Death? When an accident claims the life of a victim in North Carolina, the family may have legal options available to recover damages. Wrongful death claims allow the victim’s estate to recover monetary damages from the person responsible for the fatal crash. Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit? While many states provide…