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  At the heart of every family law matter involving children lies a shared desire—to ensure their well-being. Child custody mediation provides a structured and collaborative approach to navigating this critical process. Learn the benefits of child custody mediation and when the judge might waive mediation. What is Custody Mediation? Custody Mediation is a potential solution...Read More

  Domestic violence can take many forms, leaving victims feeling isolated and afraid. North Carolina law empowers individuals experiencing domestic violence within their personal relationships to seek legal protection. This article explores the resources available in North Carolina, including Domestic Violence Protective Orders, to help victims regain control and achieve safety. From July 2021 to...Read More

Camp Lejeune Justice Act You have probably noticed numerous advertisements and solicitations involving Camp Lejeune (specifically, The Camp Lejeune Justice Act) that have blanketed the area recently. While they may be irritating, the issue behind all of these advertisements most likely effect either your family or someone you care about or know. Whether it is...Read More

Mom is in her 80’s and suddenly announces that she is going to get married. Even if you like her fiancé and are pleased that she has found happiness and companionship in her later years, it is natural to be worried about the potential consequences of the marriage. If you are the “mom” in this...Read More

The government does not typically provide financial assistance to help pay for the cost of home care. If you or a loved one needs assistance for care at home, you either have to pay for it yourself or a family member will have to provide the care for free or you must do without and...Read More

There are two main types of “nursing homes” in North Carolina. This article will help you understand assisted living in NC. Skilled Nursing Facilities are nursing homes for people whose health has deteriorated to the point where they require care from a nurse. The other types are Assisted Living Facilities, which offer care to people...Read More

While no one wants to end up in a nursing home, none of us are immune to having a stroke or getting hit by a bus. Understanding Medicaid qualifications in NC will greatly help in paying for a nursing home if the need arises for yourself or a loved one. If you are over the...Read More

In addition to the emotional difficulties of losing a loved one, the unfamiliarity of the nuts and bolts of handling the affairs of a deceased person often increases the stress and burden of dealing with a death. However, the tax implications of someone’s death is not nearly as burdensome nor complicated as many people imagine....Read More

Grandma goes to her banker or investment advisor and asks that $15,000.00 be used from her account to purchase a gift card. The financial professional suspects that grandma is the victim of a scam, but it is grandma’s money, grandma is insisting that this be done now, and she is adamant that no one must...Read More

We are all aware of the need to practice social distancing during this COVID-19 crisis, especially for those among us who are elderly, have pre-existing conditions, or otherwise have a higher risk of a severe outcome to the disease. However, there are some situations that make social distancing impossible, such as executing certain legal documents....Read More