It seems pretty straightforward that marital assets and property should be split fairly between a divorcing couple, but it is not always the case. In some cases, your ex-spouse may hide some assets from the divorce court which means that the judge will not consider...
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Why is a good night’s sleep essential to safe driving?
Have you ever woken up feeling tired and groggy? Think about how it affected your day. Perhaps you shouted at your kids, put salt rather than sugar in your first coffee of the day, or spent hours slumped at the computer, staring into space. No one is at their best...
How do you protect the relationship with your grandchildren?
The days you spend with your grandchildren are probably the best days. You love chasing them around, sharing old stories with them or watching them compete in middle school athletics. While you may be a devoted and loving grandparent, the unfortunate truth is that...
Tailgaiting: What can you do about it?
There are numerous reasons why you might utilize the roadways across North Carolina. Perhaps driving is part of your daily commute? Maybe you depend on a vehicle to get to and from school for your children? In any case, what’s important is that you reach your...
Financial mistakes you need to avoid during and after divorce
Thanks to its emotional nature, divorce can be an overwhelming undertaking for just about anyone. Life is never the same during and after the divorce process, and one of the areas that will be greatly impacted by divorce is both parties’ finances. The financial...
Do these hacks really make texting while driving safer?
People love trying to find workarounds so that they can do things differently, better or more efficiently than other people. So-called life hacks can save you time or money, but not all of them work as well as people think. Most people will agree that texting while...
Don’t fall victim to these parenting mistakes after a divorce
Parents who end their relationship will still need to do what’s best for the children. Typically, this means that they should work as a parenting team to come up with a plan that puts the kids first. It isn’t always easy to do this, but focusing strictly on the...
Useful tips for a high-asset divorce
Navigating a divorce is never easy, especially if you and your ex-spouse cannot agree on pertinent issues like property division. High-asset divorces, especially, have a knack for getting messy since each couple thinks they have more to lose compared to the other....
Can the police search your vehicle during a traffic stop?
When a police officer pulls you over, you may groan in frustration. You will likely spend 10 or 20 minutes on the side of the road even if all they do is write you a ticket. Getting pulled over might mean that you are late to work or to an important appointment. The...
3 reasons you may want to modify your child custody order
Your custody arrangements or parenting plan determines when you get to see your children and exactly what role you play in their daily lives. However careful you were when you originally created the plan, there may come a point when you need to change your custody...