A few skilled negotiations can often shorten the divorce process and help everyone come out a winner -- or, at least, not too unhappy about the results. However, a wrong move by either party can turn negotiations into a nightmare rather quickly.Here are the biggest...
Of all the hassles that people anticipate when they aim to open a new business, "zoning problems" seldom even make the list -- until they become a problem.Zoning regulations affect everything from how you develop, build, renovate, lease, buy and operate your business....
Custody arrangements after divorce may make you stressed if you did not get the type of agreement that suits your needs. Sometimes, people take the "easy way out" when it comes to crafting a workable custody arrangement post-divorce. Instead of really thinking...
Winter weather has been particularly capricious this year -- at times skipping the northern states and hitting the western and southern states instead. Lately, states as far west as Missouri and Kansas and states as far south as Virginia and North Carolina have seen...
The slogan, "Seat belts save lives" is embedded deeply in the subconsciousness of many Americans. People generally have gotten better about buckling up than they once were -- thanks to aggressive advertising, safety education and (quite frankly) car features that...
Did you wake up on the wrong side of a jail cell on New Year's Day thanks to a drunk driving charge?If so, you probably weren't alone. While the statistics for 2018 aren't yet available, data from 2017 used in an evaluation by SafeWise indicates that North Carolina is...
A lot of traffic stops evolve into drug busts with one simple question. The officer starts by asking, casually enough, "Do you mind if I look around your car?"If you know that you don't have any illegal drugs in your possession, you might be tempted to shrug and tell...
Slipping and falling can cause various injuries, including sprains, fractures and brain trauma. According to recent statistics, slip-and-fall accidents account for approximately 1 million emergency room visits each year. Due to the severity of this issue, it is...
Even if you didn't sign a noncompete agreement when you started your job, you still may need to know how to handle the issue if you're asked to sign one. More and more employers are using noncompete agreements to protect their interests. It's a wise business move for...
"Over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house" no longer applies to most Americans. These days, holiday travel usually takes families out of town -- and maybe out of state.To stay safe on your holiday travels, here are some reminders of what you need to...
