Most Americans don’t think about eminent domain often. Many don’t know just what it is until it affects them. It’s understandable to wonder just what gives the government the authority to take private land and property without the owner’s consent. This concept goes...
If you have decided to divorce, your spouse might be tempted to hide assets from you. While you may aim for transparency during the proceedings, your partner might be inclined to shield assets to gain an unfair advantage. As such, you should know that asset hiding in...
Homeowners and others who have purchased real property are often excited to learn about upcoming investments in their communities. People tend to assume the best when they learn that there may soon be high-value investments made in their neighborhoods. New...
Few things are more disheartening than issues with your ex getting in the way of maintaining a connection with your kids. Since divorce can be such a rollercoaster for some kids, one of the things that they likely need more than anything is the reassurance that both...
The choice to divorce in North Carolina means accepting numerous changes to one’s family unit. Some of the most stressful changes for families involve minor children. Parents in North Carolina typically need to share custody if they divorce while their children still...
Most of the time, those who own real property in North Carolina have control over what happens to that property. They decide when and if they want to sell the property, and they can maintain control over the property indefinitely if they remain in good standing with...
People often put off filing for divorce for a variety of personal reasons. They may worry about the impact of the process on their children or how they will afford to live alone. For others, concerns about their privacy dominate the decision-making process. They know...
While a property owner has the right to challenge an eminent domain taking of their land or property rights, this is an uphill battle. In most cases, courts uphold government entities' rights to seize private land for public (and sometimes not-so-public) purposes....
If you and your spouse get divorced, you’re generally required to disclose the assets that you own. The court will ask for this declaration if you and your spouse aren’t settling your situation out of court so that they can assist with dividing property in an...
Every state in the country has its own unique rules related to divorce and family law. From the rules that determine who has custody of your children to the resolution of property division disputes, state law has a major influence on what happens at the end of your...