Domestic violence does not discriminate. It affects women and men, parents and children, people of every background and circumstance. At its core, domestic violence is about power and control—and no one should ever feel unsafe in their own home or relationship. Domestic violence is defined as an act of violence or abuse against a spouse, […]
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Acquisitions, Criminal Law, Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Personal Injury, Traffic Law
New Year, New Start: Understanding Your Legal Options in 2026
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The start of a new year often brings reflection, change, and new decisions. For many individuals and families Lincoln county, NC and surrounding counties, January is a time to address legal matters that may have been delayed, avoided, or simply overwhelming during the previous year. Whether you are facing changes at home, dealing with an […]
Criminal Law, Family Law, Governments, Traffic Law
New NC Laws Took Effect December 1 — Here’s What You Should Know
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Several important laws went into effect on December 1, 2025, impacting public safety, criminal procedures, schools, traffic rules, and more. At Calhoun Law, P.C., we want our community to understand how these changes may affect daily life — and your legal rights.
Here’s a clear, practical breakdown of what these laws now mean for individuals and families across North Carolina.
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Supplemental Security Income Obtaining Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits can be a stressful, long, and drawn out process for many people. It can sometimes take months to receive correspondence from the Social security Administration and all too often, very few applications are successful on their first try. Our team is here to help you file a […]
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Social Security Disability If you are unable to work because of a debilitating condition and need assistance applying for benefits, don’t delay in contacting the North Carolina SSD Benefits team at Calhoun Law, P.C. Our team is here to help you file a claim or provide assistance in helping you appeal a denied claim. Our office […]
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Thousands of people each year are involved in auto accidents. Almost all accidents, whether a minor fender-bender, or a major collision, will more than likely require making a claim for damages with the at fault insurance company. There is not a an exact checklist involved when you are in an accident, as no two accidents […]
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Wrongful death is a claim against a person or entity who can be held liable for a death. The claim is brought in a civil action, usually by close relatives. Many different circumstances can give rise to a wrongful death lawsuit. Such examples include: motor vehicle accidents toxic or chemical accidents dog bites manufacturing defects […]
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At The Law Firm we work with The Department of Social Services, DSS, to ensure legal representation of parents involved in cases of abuse, neglect, dependency, and the termination of parental rights. These services are designed to fulfill the needs of families dealing with the child welfare system and the courts. Therefore, competent representation is […]
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There are many threatening acts a person can do to ignite fear in someone’s heart. Because of this people have the rights to protect themselves by requesting a protective order from a court. A protective order is a Civil Order signed by a judge prohibiting certain contact and conduct between parties who have had a […]
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Parents decide how to raise their children. They make the choices of schools, religion, the types of food they eat and even the medical treatments they receive. In a relationship, the legal parents make these decisions together. However, when parents separate, there can sometimes be conflicting issues as to how the child will be raised. […]
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