Your insurance policy is a necessary expense required by the state. You have to provide proof of insurance to register your vehicle and legally drive. The policy that you carry protects you if you ever cause a crash. It reduces your liability by providing coverage to...
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How is debt divided in a North Carolina divorce?
Divorce can be a difficult process for anyone, given the many things you have to process in one go. You are probably worried about the children as much as you are about what lies ahead. Usually, money matters are the bulk of such concerns. Since the divorce likely...
Are you in an optimum physical and mental condition to drive?
You may feel sure that you’re in top shape to be behind the wheel of a motor vehicle, but how often do you stop and think about it? Driving fitness depends on so many variables, some of which you may never have stopped to consider. Here are some things that make for...
Divorce rates will rise as soon as the holidays end
Now that we're into December, there is usually a dip in divorce rates. Some couples decide not to split up during the holidays because they just have too much going on, they want to focus on their families or they just want to make sure that the holidays are fun for...
Why do the elderly have high fatal car accident rates?
When you look at the fatal car accident rate per 100 million miles driven, the first thing that stands out is that young teen drivers have some of the highest rates in the country. As an age group, they're involved in a lot of catastrophic accidents. The reason that...
Can parents in North Carolina secure sole custody in a divorce?
Divorcing parents in North Carolina will often disagree about custody matters. Thankfully, state law helps to preempt many arguments by establishing clear rules. In the absence of a court-approved custody order, there is a presumption of equally-shared parental rights...
Yes, Black Wednesday is still a thing – and the police know it
Everyone’s heard of Black Friday – the day after Thanksgiving that has traditionally sent shoppers rushing to stores for one-day-only bargains. Of course, Black Friday now essentially has expanded to the last couple of months of the year. Black Wednesday, which most...
Why is a tired driver more dangerous than a drunk driver?
Drunk driving quite rightly gets bad press as alcohol inhibits your ability to drive well. It can affect your decision-making, reaction time and vision, as well as your capacity to steer in a straight line. The end result is that over 10,000 people die each year, and...
3 things to protect in a divorce
You have a lot at stake when divorcing. That is one of the reasons divorce can be complex -- both parties are looking out for their rights and needs. Allowing your spouse to get what they need when securing what you need will make finalizing your divorce simpler. To...
Why is Halloween a scary time for pedestrians?
If you have small children, they are probably excited about Halloween. Dressing up and wandering the neighborhood in search of sweets is fun when you are little. Yet, as a parent, you should be scared. It is not the guy in a Freddy Krueger costume that you should be...