It may have been a misunderstanding, but your intimate partner got a protective order against you. How serious would it be to violate that order? It could get you into very big trouble, depending on the situation. Knowingly violating a valid protective order,...
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Will I lose my farm in my divorce?
We’ve all heard the rumor that spouses “get half of everything” in a divorce. Would that include a farm or ranch that has been in your family for generations? Probably not. For one thing, in a North Carolina divorce, you have the right to negotiate how your marital...
Understanding the basics of the tax consequences in divorce
When you are going through a divorce, you must make financial choices. How will you equitably divide your marital property? How much child support will be paid and to whom? Will there be alimony, and if so, how much? As you work with your attorney to negotiate a...
A few things to consider before agreeing to a custody arrangement
When you’re going through a divorce, it can seem like everything is difficult. Your divorcing spouse is difficult. The decisions you have to make are frustrating and time-consuming, and they will affect your life for a long time to come. What about custody of your...
6 tips for helping your kids adjust to your divorce
If you’re getting a divorce and you have children, you will have to learn how to raise children in a co-parenting relationship. It’s important to remember that most kids do best when they have solid, ongoing relationships with both of their parents and their extended...
Facts about commercial truck accidents
If you’ve ever been in a crash with a large commercial truck, you know how terrifying it can be. All that mass – 10,000 pounds or more – coming straight at you. There is often nothing you can do but try to avoid the worst of it. Unfortunately, large trucks (those with...
