Grandparents in North Carolina have limited rights when it comes to visitation with grandchildren. Their hearts may ache to see them and vice versa, but legal steps must be taken if they want to see them on a semi-regular basis. Sometimes, a court order may be the...
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Year: 2021
Discovering ways to save for college
The cost of education in North Carolina and around the country only continues to rise, and for families with young children, the prospects can seem daunting without having a long-term plan. The most popular and familiar ways of saving for higher education are the...
Three reasons to include a trust in your estate plan
Those who moved to Chapel Hill as young adults, worked a job, raised a family and are now retired may now be thinking about what will happen to them after they pass on. While it is not exactly pleasant to think about, many people of an older age come to an...
How is child custody determined in North Carolina?
Child custody is likely on the minds of many North Carolina parents who are going through the divorce process. For that reason, it can be helpful for divorcing parents to be familiar with how child custody is determined so they can better understand how they child...
The impact of a home’s value on the property division process
There are several different methods of dividing a family home during the divorce process and the value of the home can impact that process and what the couple decides is the best option for them. To help divorcing couples resolve property division concerns, including...
Don’t forget to file your business’s Annual Report with the NC Secretary of State
Don't forget! Annual Reports for North Carolina LLC's and Corporations are due by April 15th of each year. We can help, or you can file your annual report at https://www.sosnc.gov/onli.../search/by_title/_Annual_Report. Beware! Lots of deceptive solicitations that...
Dividing the family home in divorce
When a married couple divorces, they must divide all their marital assets and debts in accordance with state law. For some forms of property, this is a relatively straightforward process. For instance, a checking account can be closed and the money divided between the...
Do I need an attorney when buying a home?
When it comes to buying a home, many people put all of their trust into their real estate agent. After all, that’s why you work with an agent, right? Real estate agents certainly have their role in the process. They understand what you’re looking for and can help...