By Tommy Kellis | Published November 26, 2023 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: gray divorce, retirement benefits, Social Security benefits | Comments Off on Gray Divorce Is On the Rise in the United States: Here’s Why
Gray Divorce Is On the Rise in the United States: Here’s Why
Gray divorce, a termed coined for couples over the age of 50 who choose to end their marriage, is on the rise in the United States. The divorce rate for this age group has doubled since 1990, and it is now higher than the divorce rate for couples under the age of 45. There are Read More
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Can You Be Charged with DWI If You Weren’t Driving?
Driving while impaired (DWI) is a serious crime in North Carolina. A person may be charged with DWI if any substance affects their ability to drive safely or their blood alcohol content (BAC) is .08 percent or higher. Even a first offense can result in jail time, fines and a lengthy driving license suspension. While Read More
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Understanding North Carolina’s Simplified Probate Process for Small Estates
Probate is a judicial proceeding used to settle the affairs of a person who died (the decedent). The traditional probate process can be expensive and time consuming and, with many required steps and often several hearings, many may want to look into a simplified version of the process whenever it is applicable. Some states, including Read More
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Will a Judge Consider the Child’s Preference in a Custody Decision?
Who gets custody of minor children is often the most contentious issue in a divorce proceeding. The custody ruling determines where children will reside and who makes important decisions on their behalf. If the divorcing couple cannot agree on a custody arrangement amongst themselves, a family court judge will decide, and a child’s preferences may, Read More
Read MoreCan I Extend the Statute of Limitations Deadline in My Personal Injury Case?
Personal injury attorneys always advise accident victims not to delay in claiming damages from the party allegedly responsible. That is because the legal right to file such a suit expires when the statute of limitations runs out. In North Carolina, an injured party has three years after the date of the incident to bring a Read More
Read MoreWho is Legally Responsible When Someone Commits Suicide?
When someone commits suicide, friends and family members may blame themselves for not being aware of the victim’s distress or not intervening if they were aware. Despite these feelings of guilt, ordinary citizens are under no legal duty to prevent a suicide and so cannot be held legally liable, provided they played no role in Read More
Read MoreCan I File a Personal Injury Claim After a Hit-and-Run Accident?
If you were injured in a hit-and-run accident and you didn’t jot down the license plate number of the other vehicle, you may believe you have no ability to seek compensation for your medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering caused by the negligent driver. It’s true that you cannot sue them — if Read More
Read MoreWhat is the Statute of Limitations in a Personal Injury Case?
People who have suffered injuries or the wrongful death of a loved one because another party was negligent may seek compensation through the North Carolina legal system. The injured may be able to obtain money for their past and future medical bills, lost income, and other expenses related to the incident that caused them harm. Read More
Read MoreWho Gets the Stimulus Check When Spouses Are Separated or Divorcing?
Going through a divorce is stressful enough, but the coronavirus pandemic spreading throughout the United States presents additional complications for spouses who have decided to split. In addition to changes that might need to be made regarding custody and visitation arrangements while travel is restricted, negotiations over property division need to address any new economic Read More
Read MoreHow Might COVID-19 Change the Way Personal Injury Cases Are Litigated?
Like most other activities where in-person interaction is required, personal injury lawsuits have been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This can put serious stress on parties who are looking to achieve a legal resolution to disputes stemming from auto accidents, falls and other times types of harmful incidents allegedly caused by a defendant’s negligence. Whether Read More
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