What can we learn from Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos? It is not uncommon for the rich and famous to be in the news for a variety of reasons including divorce. Superstars Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos found this out first hand this year as headlines blazed across the nation... read more
When most people hear the words “divorce proceedings,” it conjures up scary images of impersonal courtrooms and the airing of the marriage’s dirty laundry in court. When children are involved, words you never thought would impact you — alienation, abandonment, abuse —... read more
Once you have had the chance to come to terms with separating from your spouse and moving forward with the divorce process, one of your first thoughts is probably, I need an attorney. Attorneys go to law school, are licensed by the state, and gain experience in their... read more
Before You Go Completely Nuts. A bad business partnership can ruin your life. Much like a romantic relationship, business partners are together constantly — always texting, emailing, and chatting late into the night. While the honeymoon phase was wonderful, the rest... read more
Common Law Marriage is not recognized in North Carolina; however, “if the acts alleged to have created it took place in a state in which such a marriage is valid” North Carolina will recognize the marriage. State v. Alford, 298 N.C. 465, 473, 259 S.E.2d 242, 247... read more
Do you have a retirement plan—an IRA, 401(k), or other employer-sponsored pension plan? If you do, you likely understand the value of seeking the advice of a professional in planning for you retirement. It should be no different when married couples... read more
