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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
If you are involved in a car accident, regardless of the circumstances, don't delay in seeking medical assistance. From there, you can then answer this question: What was the cause of your accident?In some cases this is a simple question to answer. Others, however,...
In family law court, as with many things in life, decisions are not always final. If your case is settled but the decision is unfavorable to you, you can request that your attorney look into an appeal.Of course, there have to be legitimate and compelling reasons for...
When you are planning your estate, designating your power of attorney is one of the most important decisions you will make, so it's prudent to give a great deal of though to whom you will choose.Powers of attorney give another person, or more than one if you choose,...
People sometimes make the mistake of thinking that a breath test is solid proof of a DUI that can't be challenged. They look strictly at the numbers, determining that a driver who blew over 0.08 must have been legally too drunk to drive.However, the truth is that no...
It is always a tragedy when a promising young life is snuffed out in a senseless accident, and that is just what happened recently in Hampstead, NC.A 21-year-old young woman died in a head-on collision with an allegedly intoxicated driver who was driving in the wrong...
