For older people, driving is a way of maintaining their independence. There are many older people who are excellent drivers. Nevertheless, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention points out that as people age, their chances for a car accident increase. This is...
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Can “nesting” help our divorcing family?
Co-parenting may be in the best interest of the children, but that does not make it an easy arrangement. Because of the difficulties inherent with many co-parenting situations, some families have been experimenting with alternative living solutions. One of these...
How can I ensure I can afford the mortgage alone after divorce?
Marriage provides an opportunity for pooling resources. Doing so makes it much easier to qualify for economic opportunities you may not have qualified for alone, especially in your younger years. For instance, you may have purchased a home with your ex in your 20s....
How much does a DWI increase auto insurance in North Carolina?
A North Carolina conviction for driving while impaired may take a personal and professional toll on you, and it often takes a large financial one, too. As a first-time DWI offender, you may have to pay hundreds of dollars in fines. You may also have to pay for other...
What Are the 5 levels of DWIs in North Carolina?
When accused of driving while intoxicated in North Carolina, the offense may fall into five different levels. Level V represents more minor charges, while Level I charges represent the most serious. The more serious the charge, the higher the risks you face of long...
Is shared physical custody the better approach?
Men spend more time with their children than ever before. This may compel you and courts to consider 50/50 custody splits out of respect for modern families. Yet, even modern two-parent households rarely lead to 50/50 parenting time when living together. Women...
What should dependent spouses know about splitting retirement?
If you are a stay-at-home wife or husband, you may have mixed feelings about splitting your ex’s retirement money. Maybe you feel guilty because you did not actively earn that income. However, your supportive role at home, particularly if you raised children or...
The impact of high-speed traffic crashes
Motor vehicle crashes of any kind have the potential to cause serious damage, but if you were involved in a high-speed collision you are especially likely to face a long road to recovery. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety...
In a car, all conversations are not equal
Driving distractions can run the gamut from manipulating the menu of an electronic device to eating dinner on the way home from work after a grueling double shift. Unfortunately, any activity that pulls your eyes from the road, hands from the steering wheel or focus...
What do you need to know about separation before divorce?
Separation is a requirement for — and often a preliminary stage to — divorce in North Carolina. The statute states that you must separate for one year before divorce. However, this may not be as much of a restriction as you might think. Here are some of the details of...