If you are in a long-term relationship that is about to end or has ended, you may have some unwelcome realizations, including that the life you built together has very little legal protection. You both may have held yourselves out as married, bought housing together,...
Month: September 2023
Secure your assets when getting married
Marriage is a significant step in life, filled with love and promise. However, it is important to approach it with careful consideration. You have the ability to protect your assets by following three essential steps. Establish clear communication The CDC reports that...
Does North Carolina recognize mutual combat?
Fights happen. Most of the time, these fights are simply verbal, but other times, these fights escalate to fists. As a result, you may end up facing assault charges. If this is you, then you may likely wonder if you can claim self-defense or mutual combat to avoid...
How does marital misconduct impact alimony?
As a no-fault divorce state, North Carolina law does not require a couple to provide a specific reason for the split. It is possible that their broken relationship is simply beyond repair. But while they do not have to prove that one party wronged the other, marital...