You come from a family with a rich, storied history. Some of your family heirlooms are quite valuable -- including your grandmother’s engagement ring. You’d like to use the ring to propose to your girlfriend, but you’re also a realist. You know that not every couple...
Month: September 2021
Is a premarital agreement necessary for young couples?
As a young couple, you may not think that a prenuptial agreement is necessary, but the reality is that it could help protect you in the future even if you don’t have many assets now. Premarital agreements may not seem attractive to you, especially if you feel that...
Do the majority of people have estate plans already?
You know that you and everyone else will use an estate plan eventually. It may be before you pass away, such as in a case where you need loved ones to make medical decisions and handle your legal affairs as you fight a disease. Or you may be in perfect health until...
When can child custody or visitation order be modified in North Carolina?
When parents divorce, separate or share a child but are not in a relationship, they oftentimes have a child custody arrangement in place. When ruling on custody or visitation arrangement, the family court's decision is always focused on the best interests of the...
What should you do if you think your ex is hurting your kids?
When parents emerge from divorce, they generally expect a relatively smooth custody and visitation experience. The court order detailing the child custody plan is supposed to ensure that kids have time with each parent in a safe and secure environment. Unfortunately,...