Congratulations! You won your civil lawsuit and have a judgment, but now what? Winning in court is only half the battle as collecting on a judgment is an entirely different legal proceeding. When you obtain a judgment from a person or business, you become a judgment creditor and the opposing party becomes a judgment debtor.
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Domestic violence is out of control. The following statistics are alarming…and they are more than four years old…and the problem is not diminishing: On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. To put this in perspective, in one year, this equates to more than 10
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Most people recognize the terms “prenuptial” or “premarital agreement.” Likewise, most, are aware that if a married couple part from each other that they may enter into a “Separation Agreement.” Many people do not know that in North Carolina, and most other states, you may enter into a binding contract with your spouse DURING marriage.
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If you’re currently separated from your spouse and seeking a divorce in North Carolina, then here is information shared by our firm’s divorce attorney to help you understand the process. Parties must be separated for a year before filing an action for divorce. One of the parties must have lived in N.C. for six months
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When drafting a last will and testament, many people want to start the consultation for their estate plan with numbers. They may want to leave $20,000 to each of their children, $1,000 to their favorite niece, and $500 to their local charity. These numbers are usually developed after consideration of all their assets, such as
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If you just had a baby, you should speak to an estate planning attorney. There are legal tools an they can use to help you plan for your child’s physical well being and financial security, and these tools can address situations both during your life and upon your passing. How an estate planning attorney can
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Small businesses are the heart and soul of our local communities and now, more than ever, they need our support. That’s why on June 11, our Managing Partner and Attorney, Matthew Villmer, stepped up to participate in the 10,000 Small Business Voices initiative. This program, spearheaded by Goldman Sachs, lobbied members of the U.S. Congress,
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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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According to some car insurance industry experts, you should expect to be involved in a car accident at least once every 17 years. Often happening in the blink of an eye, car accidents can easily cause life-changing injuries and even death. Whether you’ve experienced minor scrapes and bruises, broken bones, hospital stays, or the loss
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