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3 ways to value your business before your divorce
If you own a business, you likely want to continue to lead it after your marriage ends. In North Carolina, though, divorcing spouses typically receive an equitable share of the marital estate. If you started your business after you walked down the aisle, your...
How dangerous is eating while driving?
Every time you get behind the wheel of your car in Burgaw, you likely take great care to avoid any of the commonly known dangerous driving practices that could increase your chances of causing an accident. You no doubt have this same expectation of others. Your...
Contesting the accuracy of breath test devices
The law considers North Carolina drivers over 21 years of age with a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or above, legally drunk. Statutes for commercial drivers are somewhat more stringent, at 0.04%. For a conviction, officers must test BAC and prove the person behind the...
Splitting your retirement savings with your ex
A challenge of divorcing your spouse in North Carolina is recovering your retirement savings, especially if you are nearing retirement age. Your understanding of how your divorce may impact your retirement may enable you to make careful decisions about your financial...
Know the dangers to avoid a truck accident
Accidents involving tractor-trailers and other large trucks happen all too often in North Carolina. Because of the size and weight of these vehicles, truck accidents can cause catastrophic injury and loss of life. Understand the risks and contributing factors...
How does inattentional blindness cause car crashes?
As a driver in North Carolina, you understand the risks of the road. Dangerous driving behaviors impact the safety of everyone else. You cannot always tell who is engaging in these behaviors, either. Distracted driving is one form of dangerous driving behavior. Many...
Man dies in one-car accident in Ridgeland
The beauty of North Carolina’s roadways is undeniable. However, there are also many dangers that often result in car accidents that injure or take the lives of drivers and passengers. One such incident took place in Ridgeland this week, when, according to the Bluffton...
What are the differences between separate, marital and divisible property?
When a marriage ends in divorce, property and assets are subject to division. The division of said assets during a divorce can be complicated. To better understand, it is important to know the classifications of property under North Carolina’s legal system. According...
Why you should not hide assets during divorce
Divorcing couples in North Carolina may not always part on the best of terms. Divorce is fraught with emotion. It often results in one or both parties fighting or feeling negative about the other. This can lead to someone making rash decisions. Because of this, it is...
What makes a parent unfit?
When a court makes custody decisions during a divorce, it will always do what is best for the child. This means looking at every factor that will impact the child. One aspect that may influence the court’s decision is if a parent has problems that make him or her...
