April 2021 - Weaver, Bennett & Bland, PA

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5 Things You Think You Know About Separations But Really Don’t

April 13, 2021
Separation

Do you think you know everything about what constitutes separations in North Carolina? Let’s put your knowledge to the test with a pop quiz. All questions are true/false. 1. You can be separated from your spouse while living in the same house as long as you sleep in separate rooms. FALSE. To be separated, you

7 Things to Know When Being Sued for Civil or Criminal Contempt

April 7, 2021
Contempt

1. There are two kinds of contempt – Civil and Criminal. Civil Contempt is used to enforce the rights of a party by forcing compliance with a court order. Criminal Contempt is utilized to uphold the respect due the Court and to punish violations of its orders. 2. The general distinction is that Civil Contempt is used