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 […]
Author Archives: Cheri Stephens
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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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When children are arrested for a criminal offense, they face a different array of penalties and procedures than adult offenders. It’s vital that you secure legal representation for your child before he or she speaks with criminal investigators. Our criminal defense attorneys are experienced in handling juvenile cases. While youthful offenders don’t typically face the […]
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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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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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Domestic violence is an act of violence towards a spouse, partner, boyfriend, or girlfriend. These incidents can take place only once or many times over the years. Often, when one of the spouses decide to file for divorce, there are ongoing conflicts regarding division of assets or child custody, the negative feelings towards the other […]
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