One of the most common questions people have after an arrest is whether they have an obligation to talk to the police. Interrogations can feel intimidating, and you might inadvertently say something you did not intend to. You should understand your obligations and...
Estate planning documents like a will, trust and living will are powerful instruments that ensure your final wishes will be carried out as you wanted. They take effect as soon as they are properly executed. Left unchanged, they will be honored when you die, whether...
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance can be a complex and time-consuming process. Unfortunately, even if you provide all the necessary documentation and meet the eligibility requirements, your application may still get denied. If this happens, it can be a...
If you recently suffered an injury in an auto accident caused by someone else's negligence, you have the right to pursue compensation for your losses. North Carolina is a fault-based state, meaning the party liable for the accident is responsible for the losses. Each...
Family law is hard to understand. Divorce laws are particularly complex. After all, each divorce case is going to be different. This fact is probably going to leave you with a lot of questions about your case. Fortunately, you can apply a few points to most...
Most people are aware that it is a bad idea to drive while under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol. However, there are more types of impaired driving than operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a substance. Different types of impairment pose their...
In order to legally file for divorce in North Carolina, you and your spouse must live separately for one year and not intend to continue the relationship. Navigating the separation period may be difficult to figure out, especially if you have children. What separation...
Perhaps you and your spouse are parents of a four-year-old and a baby who is soon to celebrate her first birthday. You would do anything for your children, but does that include creating an estate plan? What would happen to them if, for example, you and your spouse...
You are likely a careful driver and do not expect to become the victim of a vehicle accident. However, from minor collisions to major crashes, they happen every day. You may walk away from a car crash feeling nervous and unsettled but otherwise OK. You may want to go...
Carrying a gun can be an important right for many Americans. For some owners, carrying a firearm is about personal protection; others simply want to exercise their rights. In some cases, the state or federal government may revoke someone's right to carry a gun based...