Most parents try to do the right thing for their children when creating an estate plan. Providing for the security and well-being of loved ones is a primary motivator for people creating their own wills. When a member of your family has special needs, however,...
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Is there a silver lining to divorce?
Those couples who are in the throes of acrimonious divorces may not see the light at the end of the tunnel as a welcoming beacon for the new lives they will be free to lead after the process has run its course.It's certainly understandable to be upset at the idea of...
Helping your adoptive child feel at home in your family
Recently, you have received word that the child you have been fostering is going to become part of your family through the adoption process in North Carolina. This much-anticipated transition is something that your whole family has been looking forward to and you are...
Distracted drivers could put you at unnecessary risk
Driving in a responsible manner is one of the tacit agreements involved in the use of public roadways. The community funds the construction and maintenance of roads, and community members agree to collectively abide by the rules set to keep the roadways as safe as...
Plan to revisit your last will or estate plan every few years
Putting off estate planning is a common practice. Not many people want to think about when they die. When you do finally work up the mental tenacity to address your legacy, you might assume that the process is done once you commit your intentions to writing. However,...
When divorce affects other aspects of your life
For some people, divorce can be a challenging process, bringing courtroom stress, financial concerns about alimony or property division and fears regarding custody and how the divorce may affect kids. However, it is very important to remember that divorce can affect...
Is speeding really that dangerous?
Some of the dangers associated with traveling at a fast speed were recognized early in history. The first speed-limit law in the United States was set in in 1652 to prohibit wagons, carts and sleighs from being driven at a gallop within what would eventually become...
Custody disputes, depression and other emotional challenges
For parents who are going through a child custody dispute, the ordeal can be very overwhelming emotionally. Parents may worry about their child’s future and how the outcome of the dispute could affect their child’s emotional state, and they may also be...
Involuntary intoxication as a DUI defense
We should always have control over the substances that we choose to put in our body. Bottles of alcohol in a store must display their alcoholic quantity, and food packaging should display nutritional information. When we get behind the wheel of a car, it is expected...
Creating a parenting plan that minimizes conflict
When going through a breakup as a parent, it can be easy to worry that your child will suffer. While children can suffer with pain and sadness as a result of parental inconsistencies and broken relationships, it does not have to be this way.As their parent, you can...