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Child Support: What is it Going to Cost Me?
IS SUPPORTING YOUR LITTLE BUNDLE OF JOY COSTING YOU AN ARM AND A LEG? WHAT IS THE COURT BASING YOUR PAYMENT ON? Throughout the United States, child support is a heavily litigated issue, and North Carolina is no different. Many questions arise regarding...
Legal Implications for a Spouse Who Chooses to Date After Separation
In North Carolina, adultery can be used as a basis for divorce. Also, North Carolina recognizes “alienation of affection” and “criminal conversation” as causes of action for an innocent spouse to sue the paramour of the other spouse. One may ask, what are the...
Pet Trusts – Securing Your Pet’s Future Before You Become Disabled or Pass Away
If you are a pet owner, you know that your beloved companion is more than a pet, they are family. Have you ever thought of what will happen to your pet if something were to happen to you? What is a Pet Trust? When you begin the estate planning process, you may want to...
Hidden Implications of NC’s House Bill 2 on Workplace Discrimination
Update: On July 18, 2016, North Carolina Governor Pat McCory signed a modification to House Bill 2. The modification restores the right of individuals to sue their employers for discrimination in North Carolina state courts. However, the statute of limitations to sue...
Member-Managed LLC vs. Manager-Managed LLC – What’s the Difference?
What is an LLC: An LLC, which stands for Limited Liability Company, is a form of business that functions like a corporation but, in many circumstances, has the advantage that its members may not be held personally liable for any debts or liabilities accrued by the...
Are You Infringing Upon the Trademark Protection of Another?
Protecting your product: Business owners have four ways to protect their "ideas or creations": (1) trade secrets, (2) patent, (3) copyright, or (4) trademark. Generally, there is confusion over the correct route for a business owner to take. Trade secrets are in...
Charlotte Skyline Will Undergo Changes Due to Construction in 2015-2016 (Pt. 2 of 2)
It’s not hard to notice the construction projects that have taken place around Charlotte recently in 2015; the completion of Interstate 485, the extension of the light rail system, as well as installments of the street car system. However, in addition to projects...
Can Your Contractor’s License Limit Recovery for the Work You Completed?
In North Carolina, contractors are required to be licensed in order to bid on, construct, manage or superintend the construction of any building, highway, public utility, structure, grading, or any improvement the cost of which is $30,000.00 or more. Those entering...
An Alternative Method to Disputing Claims — Arbitration
Arbitration can be an alternative to trial litigation, especially in construction disputes. Our attorneys can guide you through the arbitration process, as well as draft contracts to include arbitration clauses. Each arbitration clause should be individually...
Clarifying Contractor Lien Rights under the NC Statutes
Many confusing changes took effect to North Carolina’s lien laws on April 1, 2013 and many of our construction clientele want to make sure that their interests are protected so we have provided this helpful guide to answer some common lien law questions and contractor...