In an ideal world, all divorces in Raleigh would be peaceful and amicable events. Unfortunately, some people have former spouses that seem to live to make their lives miserable, which can make finalizing the situation much harder and longer than it should be. If you...
Month: January 2017
North Carolina bar, employees charged in fatal DWI accident
Driving while under the influence can result in serious legal ramifications for the person behind the wheel -- particularly if someone is injured or killed as a result. However, businesses, employees of those businesses and even private citizens entertaining in their...
Protecting gifts and inherited assets from division in a divorce
Many people who begin the divorce process assume that any inheritance or gift they received as an individual while they were married will be theirs to keep and won't be subject to property division. However, that's not always the case. It all depends on how you handle...
What should you do if you encounter a DUI checkpoint?
This time of year as drunk driving accidents increase, police are out in force here in North Carolina and throughout the country in an effort to keep intoxicated drivers off the road. You're likely to see at least one DUI checkpoint over the holidays, particularly...
Tips for a holiday estate planning talk with your kids
The Christmas holidays are one of the few times of the year -- if not the only time -- that parents are together with all of their adult children. That can make it an optimal time to discuss your estate plans with them.Many people balk at doing this over the holidays...