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How do you plan for a divorce?
Divorce is a significant life change. Preparing and planning for this life change is essential. Adjusting your finances is something you’ll need to do. With new expenses, there may be opportunities to save. The following steps could help those considering divorce. Build up a financial cushion Develop a budget Readjust your financial goals Take advantage of…
What is a Certified Check?
A certified check is a check for which payment is guaranteed by the issuing bank. A certified check shows sufficient funds in the account to meet the amount for which the check was drawn. Although not totally foolproof against scammers, certified check fraud is a real thing. Scammers can create fake-looking certified checks that look…
What is a Hold-Harmless Agreement?
A Hold-Harmless Agreement (also known as an Indemnity Agreement) allows one party to protect another party against future losses or claims resulting from a particular activity. An Indemnity Agreement is where a person indemnifies another person or promises to reimburse \ for any damages. In signing such a clause, the other party accepts responsibility…
What is a Bill of Sale?
Quite simply- a Bill of Sale is a document that transfers ownership of an asset from a seller to a buyer. A Bill of Sale can be used for any transaction in North Carolina, but its most typically used for the purchase and sale of used cars. In most cases, the contract is legally…
What is Cyberstalking and How is it illegal?
Cyberstalking is a crime in which the attacker harasses a victim using electronic communication, such as e-mail or instant messaging (IM), or messages posted to a Web site or a discussion group. A cyberstalker relies upon the anonymity afforded by the Internet to allow them to stalk their victim without being detected. Cyberstalking messages differ from ordinary spam in that a…
My employer physically slaps me in the workplace. What can I do?
What is Assault? In the realm of personal injury law, assault is a purposeful act by one person that creates a fear of imminent harmful or offensive contact in another. In legalese, an assault is known as an “intentional tort” when it is made the subject of a civil case. Contrary to popular belief, assault…
Can my HOA place a lien or foreclosure on my home for unpaid dues?
In North Carolina, an HOA or COA is entitled to a lien for unpaid assessments and related charges once the amount due is 30 days late. The lien becomes effective when the HOA or COA files a claim of lien with the clerk of the superior court in the county where the property is…
What do I do if I slip and fall in a restaurant?
Restaurant customers are injured every day by slip and fall accidents. Uneven flooring, poorly maintained parking lots, and snow-covered sidewalks are hazards that lead to slip and fall injuries at any business. Restaurants have an additional high risk of customer injuries caused by spilled food and drinks. Every state has laws that hold restaurant owners…
Rear End Collisions
Unless the rear-ending driver can prove that there were extenuating circumstances—such as being pushed by another car—it is likely that the rear-ending driver will be liable for the injured party’s injuries. As always, it is prudent to contact a local attorney when faced with the prospect of bringing or defending a lawsuit. COMPENSATION FOR…
Can I sue my spouse’s lover for our becoming divorced?
“I can live without money, but I cannot live without love.” This sentiment — voiced by Judy Garland, who married five times and boasted a net worth of $20 million at the time of her death — might explain why Keith King does not count himself a victor, even after a judge in North…