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Does my ex have to keep supporting our adult child with a disability?
Unfortunately, the answer is, “it depends.” In North Carolina, parents are only legally obligated to support their children until they graduate from high school or turn 20, whichever comes first. However, your custody order may contain an agreement that support will last longer than that.…
New study shows even a mild concussion can cause long-term harm
People who suffer relatively mild concussions do usually get better, but a concussion is still a traumatic brain injury. Some people find themselves with thinking problems, memory problems, and sensitivity to light or sound even a year after sustaining a concussion that a doctor classified…
7 reasons it’s worth your while to pay for our legal consultations
Some law firms offer free consultations. Scott Law Group does not, and there are good reasons for that. A free consultation is often just a way to get you in the door so that an attorney can sell you on their services. Free sounds good…
I just moved to North Carolina. Does my old custody order still apply?
If you had a child custody order from your prior state, you may be wondering if it still applies. Will you have to go through new child custody proceedings in North Carolina, now that you have moved here? No. However, it’s a good idea to…
Yes, it’s illegal for unmarried couples to cohabitate in North Carolina
The times may have changed, but North Carolina law has not. It’s still against the law for unmarried, heterosexual couples to “lewdly and lasciviously associate, bed and cohabit together.” Getting caught doing this could get you charged with a Class 2 misdemeanor, which is punishable…
Can I make changes to my child custody order?
A child custody order is a court order, so you’re not allowed to deviate from it unless both parties agree or it is changed by the court. That said, it’s not meant to be set in stone. Sometimes, a change in circumstances makes it necessary…
Why is it called ‘emergency custody’ if I can’t get a hearing right away?
Something bad has happened. Your kids’ other parent has put them in jeopardy or is threatening to take them out of state. There’s got to be something you can do to help your kids, right? There is. If your children are in imminent danger of…
How does child support affect your federal taxes?
If you pay or receive child support through a child support order, you should know that payment or receipt of the money does not affect your taxes directly. Child support is not deductible by the paying parent. Neither is it considered taxable income for the…
Is eyewitness testimony always accurate? Spoiler: No.
In many criminal cases, eyewitness testimony is fundamental to the outcome. Whether the person identified a suspect in a lineup or pointed to the defendant in court, eyewitnesses are often taken to be inherently credible. After all, they saw it with their own eyes. However,…
How do I find the right divorce attorney?
If you’re considering divorce, you are probably wondering how to choose the right divorce attorney. You’re looking online and perhaps asking around. It’s important to determine just what you’re looking for in a divorce lawyer and how you envision your divorce going. Then, choose someone…
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