A partnership can be a profitable endeavor for two or more individuals. However, when partners disagree, the success and profits of the business could be in jeopardy. Our North Carolina business attorneys discuss common partnership disputes in this blog. We also discuss ways you can avoid partnership...
Navigating Estate Planning During Divorce: What to Consider
Going through the divorce process can be stressful, emotional, and overwhelming. Even if you and your spouse agree on divorce terms and seek an amicable divorce, ending a relationship involves many issues. Estate planning is an issue that is often overlooked during a divorce. Our North Carolina divorce attorneys help you...
Protective Orders and Restraining Orders: Legal Protections for Domestic Violence Victims
Domestic violence is a serious problem. Protecting yourself and securing your safety is essential. One way to protect yourself is to petition the court for a protective order to restrain the offender from further acts of domestic violence. Experienced North Carolina family law attorneys can help you petition the court...
Associate Vanessa Furches Admitted to North Carolina State Bar Association
Vanessa Furches, an associate at Patrick, Harper & Dixon, LLP, has been admitted to the North Carolina State Bar Association on October 3, 2023. Her legal practice specializes in corporate, commercial real estate, transactional, and general business law, and she brings a diverse background in criminal law and immigration law to the...
How Does the Divorce Process Differ When a Prenup Is in Place?
If you have a prenuptial agreement, you might think that the divorce process will be a breeze if the marriage does not work out. After all, you already signed an agreement about the terms of a divorce, so you doubt that you will even have to go through the courts. Unfortunately, that...
Why You Need an Attorney to Draft Your Business Contracts
We realize that running your own business successfully means saving money on expenses. If you work with a lawyer to write the contracts for your company, you can save money by avoiding costly mistakes.
This blog will talk about why you need an attorney to draft your business contracts....
How to Protect Against Financial Elder Abuse
Financial exploitation, fraud, and financial neglect are forms of elder abuse. Statistics indicate financial elder abuse accounts for billions of dollars in losses annually, with more than one in ten elderly adults falling victim to elder fraud each year. In many cases, elder financial abuse can be prevented before it...
How to Rectify a Breach of Fiduciary Case
A fiduciary is an individual or corporate entity that has a duty to act with loyalty, care, and good faith for someone based on an established relationship. The fiduciary duty obligates the fiduciary to act in the best interest of the party owed the duty of care. Examples of fiduciaries include...
How Your Loved Ones Can Benefit with a Special Needs Trust
If you have a family member or loved one who has a special need, you already know how important it is that they receive all the benefits available to them. Government benefits are an essential resource that provides for physical care, education, health care, and living expenses for many children and adults...
Guardianships for Adults with Disabilities
North Carolina guardianship and special needs laws provide a legal path for loved ones and family members to apply for guardianship of an adult with disabilities. The laws can be complicated and a caregiver focused on caring for an adult with disabilities might be overwhelmed by the legal requirements to obtain guardianship...