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 […]
Author Archives: Calhoun Law Staff
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Jan
Jan
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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Jan
Jan
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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Jan
Jan
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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Jan
Jan
Grandparent’s rights in North Carolina typically apply to the custody of a grandchild and visitation privileges. There are no automatic grandparent’s rights and grandparents have no automatic visitation rights unless they go to court. Grandparents may file suit requesting custody or visitation if they believe it is in the child’s best interest, or if the child’s […]
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Jan
Jan
Child support establishes a duty to financially fulfill a child’s lifestyle needs as part of a divorce or paternity determination, for the secured financial future of the child/children. Regardless of who has custody, each parent must take care of the financial needs of the child. There are many guidelines that a court must follow in […]
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Jan
Jan
Alimony is financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give to his or her spouse following divorce. The purpose of alimony is to minimize unfair economic effects of a divorce by providing a reoccurring income to a supporting spouse. A supporting spouse is typically the spouse with a significantly lower-income or […]
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Dec
Dec
Starting Monday, December 14, 2020, North Carolina Courts, including Lincoln County will postpone non-essential, in-person court proceedings for 30 days due to COVID-19. An example of an “essential proceeding” is: any criminal cases in which the party charged is being held in jail. Chief Justice Cheri Beasley said, “[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” […]
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Nov
When going to Court, you’re going into a professional environment and your clothing and demeanor should match. Of course, the basics of appearing before a judge go unsaid, for example: wear wrinkle-free, clean clothes; have clean, combed hair, etc. However, you don’t want to walk into a courtroom overdressed either. If you stand trial for […]
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Oct
Oct
While there is no mathematical formula to calculate alimony in the state of North Carolina, the Judge will weight several factors to determine the amount of alimony you might be entitled to. Such factors include, the income of your former spouse, your income, number of dependents/children, custody arrangement, and number of years married. With any […]