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Answering Your Questions About Custody and Health Concerns

By Missy Foard | May 4, 2022 | Comments Off on Answering Your Questions About Custody and Health Concerns
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Navigating custody agreements at any time can be difficult and confusing. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted and complicated many aspects of our daily lives and brought to light many issues you may experience when sharing custody of your child.  We often get questions from clients who are confused as to what their rights are regarding…

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Larceny in South Carolina

By Ed Martin | Apr 12, 2022 | Comments Off on Larceny in South Carolina
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Chances are you’ve heard the term “larceny” mentioned as a spectator, whether in news stories, police reports, social media posts, or your favorite crime drama series. But if you’re facing charges of larceny, it’s important to know what is considered larceny in South Carolina and what kind of punishments it can carry. What is Larceny?…

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Thinking About Separating? Here Are Some Basic First Steps

By Missy Foard | Mar 30, 2022 | Comments Off on Thinking About Separating? Here Are Some Basic First Steps
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Separation is often an alternative to divorce for couples who cannot remain living together but do not yet want to end their marriage. Separation is also the first legal step required by North Carolina for couples intending to divorce.  In order to get divorced in North Carolina, a couple must live separate and apart –…

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Types of Fraud in South Carolina

By SeiferFlatow Team | Mar 9, 2022 | Comments Off on Types of Fraud in South Carolina
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Fraud is a matter that’s taken very seriously in South Carolina. Depending on the type, fraud charges can result in a felony conviction at either the state or federal level, and the most serious charges can carry jail time or heavy fines. WHAT IS FRAUD? Fraud is a deliberate act, or failure to act, to…

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Decoding Your Insurance Declarations Page

By SeiferFlatow Team | Nov 29, 2021 | Comments Off on Decoding Your Insurance Declarations Page
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Knowing what your insurance covers in case of an accident or emergency is imperative, but deciphering an insurance policy can be tricky. Clients often admit to us that they’re not sure exactly what coverage they’re paying for, how that coverage affects their claims, or even what to look for when looking at their policy.   Luckily,…

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Landlord-Tenant Laws in North Carolina

By SeiferFlatow Team | Nov 22, 2021 | Comments Off on Landlord-Tenant Laws in North Carolina
Landlord-Tenant Laws

North Carolina law mandates that your landlord keep your housing fit and safe to live in. NC law also says the tenant must pay rent, keep the home clean, and not do any damage to the home. In order for the law to work, the tenant and the landlord must both do their part. These…

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Professional Negligence Claims Against North Carolina Realtors

By SeiferFlatow Team | Nov 15, 2021 | Comments Off on Professional Negligence Claims Against North Carolina Realtors
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The current Charlotte real estate market is seeing a boom, unaffected by the pandemic. The demand for homes is high, as of November 2021, and the inventory of available homes is low. Charlotte is also seeing an influx of new residents moving in from more expensive cities in California and New York. Because of this…

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Types of Property Disputes

By SeiferFlatow Team | Nov 8, 2021 | Comments Off on Types of Property Disputes
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Property disputes are a common occurrence in North Carolina. When multiple people have an interest or involvement in a single piece of property, disagreements are bound to happen. While property disputes can remain small and civil, sometimes tempers flare and these disagreements quickly turn into a legal matter. Knowledge is always one of the most…

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How does property division work in North Carolina during a divorce?

By Missy Foard | Oct 27, 2021 | Comments Off on How does property division work in North Carolina during a divorce?
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A divorce can be a tricky thing to navigate, and figuring out how to divide all the assets you share can just further complicate things. North Carolina is an equitable distribution state, which means that the state will try to divide assets fairly based on a couple’s current circumstances. It’s important to note that equitable…

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Texting While Driving in North Carolina

By Adam Seifer | Oct 13, 2021 | Comments Off on Texting While Driving in North Carolina
Texting While Driving in North Carolina

Distractions while driving are not new, but they are a growing cause for concern for drivers in North Carolina. Over 250,000 traffic accidents occur in North Carolina each year, and according to the Charlotte Department of Transportation, distracted driving was a contributing factor in 22% of all crashes in the city last year. That figure…

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