NBC NEWS reported on April 5, 2020 that reports of domestic violence increased in March in many cities around the country as the coronavirus pandemic spread, according to law enforcement officials — raising concerns about families’ safety as they isolate at home. The report included the statistic that Charlotte-Mecklenburg police fielded 517 additional calls about domestic violence
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Information from the Weaver, Bennett & Bland Family Law TeamFor you, your family members and your friends 1. BE HEALTHY. Comply with all CDC and local and state guidelines and model good behavior for your children with intensive hand washing, wiping down surfaces and other objects that are frequently touched, and maintaining social distancing. This
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There’s power in numbers, and when multiple people are injured by a person, corporation, or organization, a class action lawsuit is often the best path forward to secure justice and compensation. Here at Weaver, Bennett & Bland, we’re dedicated to defending those who have been victimized by others. Our lawyers aren’t intimidated by the corporate
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We’re big fans of entrepreneurs, and with thousands of franchisers in roughly 300 business categories looking to expand their footprint, there’s no shortage of opportunities for business success. To launch your franchise, it’s vital that you have a skilled franchise lawyer guiding you throughout the process. In this issue, the North Carolina franchise lawyers with
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Making a Last Will and Testament is the cornerstone of estate planning—it’s one of the most important legal decisions you can make in your lifetime. Without a will, North Carolina law will determine how your property and assets are distributed after your passing. But by drafting a will, you’re in control of the division of
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Many people who are going through a divorce want to get the process over with as quickly as possible. Like all other states, though, North Carolina has specific laws related to divorce, and how long it takes to get a divorce. In this issue, the divorce and family law attorneys with Weaver, Bennett & Bland
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Getting an absolute divorce in North Carolina is a life-changing event. It’s also a technical process with forms, deadlines, and service requirements that can be challenging to a layperson who is dealing with the court system on their own. It can literally pay to have someone on your side who knows how to navigate the
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The government offers many programs that provide assistance to various types of individuals, including those struggling with issues of hunger, income, and housing. There are two types of public benefits: means-tested and non-means tested programs. In addition to other requirements, means-tested programs take into account the applicant’s income, resources, or both; non-means tested programs do
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A trust is a fiduciary arrangement that allows a trustee (a third party, not usually the beneficiary), to hold assets on behalf of a beneficiary or beneficiaries. Trusts can be drafted to deal with many situations and issues (e.g., minority, disability, spendthrift, creditor issues of a beneficiary, etc.) and can specify exactly how and when
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Trust administration is the process that occurs after the death of a trustor or grantor. Being named a Trustee or having to serve as a Trustee involves a steep learning curve, one that can seem insurmountable especially considering the administration of a trust can last years or decades. It often involves interpretation of trust provisions,
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