Pedestrian knock-down accidents can lead to devastating injuries, leaving victims and their loved ones dealing with new financial and emotional burdens. If you are injured in a pedestrian accident, you may be able to sue for compensation. North Carolina is a fault...
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What can you do about marital assets dissipation during divorce?
Dividing the assets you acquired as a couple (marital assets) is among the most contentious aspects of a divorce. A lot can go wrong, especially if you cannot agree on how to divide your property fairly. One of the most troubling issues is when one spouse dissipated...
Protecting the rights of a loved one incapacitated in a crash
Car accidents can result in devastating consequences, sometimes leaving a cherished loved one in a coma or otherwise incapacitated. If your family is weathering this situation, you know that the emotional toll is immense, and you may feel overwhelmed by the prospect...
Should you create a divorce registry?
In recent years, the concept of a divorce registry – which is like a wedding registry but is designed to help someone rebuild their life post-divorce – has gained attention. If you are facing the end of your marriage, the opportunity to create a divorce registry may...
Facial injuries from car accidents: No simple matter
All car accident injuries can be traumatic – but some leave victims with long-term injuries that are nothing short of catastrophic, including facial injuries. Facial injuries can include everything from a broken jaw and broken teeth, to fractures in the facial bones...
What makes a prenup unconscionable?
Starting a marriage while talking about its potential end is anything but romantic. However, this is what a prenuptial agreement does. This is a legal document that soon-to-marry couples sign to define the terms of the divorce should things fail to work. For a prenup...
Helpful apps for engaging co-parenting virtual visitation
Now that so many Americans have easy access to portable electronic devices and the Internet, co-parents can more easily transcend geographical limitations. In fact, in recent years, a plethora of apps and platforms have been rolled out specifically to foster...
Uncovering 2 hard-to-prove accident causes
When you get hurt due to someone's negligence, you may feel you need to know why it happened. What could have caused another person to be so careless? In car accidents, determining fault is about more than understanding – it is critical to obtain appropriate...
When does North Carolina alimony end?
The idea that one spouse might have legal and financial responsibility to the other after a divorce is a very old one. People have been subject to financial requirements for ongoing support after a divorce or as long as divorces have existed. Some people talk about...
When fun takes a twist: Safety risks in modern entertainment
The U.S. has a reputation for having many thrill-seekers who yearn for adventures that test their mental and physical fortitude. Most are content to find fulfillment in modern entertainment facilities that offer adrenaline-pumping experiences. There is much fun to be...