Getting in a car crash is clearly a frightening event that is usually sudden and shocking. If someone else caused that crash, you might have thoughts about what it means for the rest of your life and how safe you really are. Much of the time, these negative thoughts...
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Learn to recognize domestic violence
Divorce due to domestic violence is a sad reality in many homes. When a person in a relationship or marriage loses their temper and physically or psychologically tries to gain control of their partner, that is domestic violence. Domestic violence knows no age limit....
Signs that your spouse is keeping assets hidden from you
Navigating the divorce procedure can be complex for all parties. First, where children are involved, parents will want to come to an arrangement that fulfills the best interests of the child. After that, financial matters might become the priority. The state of North...
Protect yourself from tailgaters in North Carolina
When you’re minding your own business and driving safely, it can be extremely intimidating when someone suddenly appears in your rearview mirror. Although this can happen momentarily, if a driver does not return to a safe distance, they could be tailgating. Following...
Could the other driver’s insurance leave you with big crash bills?
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...
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...