You don't have to be a celebrity with homes scattered across the globe to wind up with your relationship in tatters and headed for divorce court. While dividing up the spoils of Brad Pitt's and Angelina Jolie's marriage will likely be a complex matter, non-famous...
Month: September 2016
Why North Carolina Is Permitting Truckers To Become Fatigued
In North Carolina, there are more than 125 trucking fatalities in an average year-indeed, we rank among the states with the highest number of truck accidents.One of the most common causes of such crashes is driver fatigue. Truckers work longer hours than most...
Baby boomers should save their assets
Known in some circles as "gray divorces," when couples nearing retirement age pull the plug on their marriages, splitting up the assets can be quite complex — namely, divvying up the spouses' retirement accounts.In the 14-year from 1990 to 2014, one study by the...
We can assist you with your estate plan needs
When you draft your will as part of your estate plan, there are some things to keep in mind about your assets. Namely, not all assets can be included in wills, and even if they are, there is no guarantee that your wishes will be carried out.For instance, if you own...
3 pedestrians, including 10-year-old child, struck by car
A moving van parked on the side of Craver Road in Welcome, North Carolina, caused a Ford Escort to swerve off the road and into a yard. The car was trying to avoid a collision with a moving van that was partially blocking the eastbound lane of traffic.As the Escort...
To Everything There Is A Season — Including Divorce
Divorce happens all year around, but many may be surprised to learn that there are certain times of the year when divorce is more common than others. In a recent study conducted by the University of Washington, sociologists discovered consistent spikes in divorce...
Juvenile offenders belong in juvenile courts, most believe
Last month in Asheville, the North Carolina Commission on the Administration of Law and Justice assembled a third hearing for the public at the Buncombe County Judicial Complex. There, social workers, teachers, judges, parents, public safety officers, lawyers and...