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NC Supreme Court Holds Parental Conflict Can Qualify as a Change in Circumstances Justifying Child Custody Modification
Parenting plans that are established through child custody orders should be clear and reliable. However, life goes after a young person’s parents go their separate ways, and sometimes changes that occur justify a revision to the custody arrangements. North Carolina…
How Long Does a Social Security Disability Appeal Take?
Understanding the Timeline for Social Security Disability Appeals One of the most common questions disability claimants ask is how long the appeals process will take. Unfortunately, there is no simple answer. Social Security Disability appeals often involve multiple levels of…
Can I Sue Someone Other Than My Employer?
Understanding Third-Party Claims After a Workplace Injury Many injured workers believe that workers’ compensation is their only source of recovery after a workplace accident. While workers’ compensation benefits are often available regardless of fault, they are not always the only…
Do You Have to Sign a Severance Agreement Immediately?
Employees are often presented with severance agreements during difficult and unexpected circumstances. Whether the separation results from a layoff, restructuring, workplace dispute, or termination, many employees feel pressure to sign documents quickly in order to secure compensation or move forward…
North Carolina Equitable Distribution Law Also Applies to Accumulated Marital Debts
When a marriage ends, North Carolina spouses frequently disagree about the disposition of assets acquired while the couple was wed. Disputes over who gets the house, the car or even the dog might thwart a settlement. The state’s law on…
What Happens at a Disability Hearing?
Understanding the Administrative Law Judge Hearing Process For many Social Security Disability claimants, the hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) is the most important stage of the appeals process. By the time a claim reaches a hearing, it has…
Returning to Work After a Workplace Injury
Navigating the Transition Back to Employment Returning to work is often one of the most important milestones in a workers’ compensation claim. For many injured workers, going back to work represents progress in recovery and a return to normal routines.…
Common Mistakes Employees Make Before Speaking With an Employment Lawyer
Employment disputes are often stressful, emotional, and financially uncertain. Employees dealing with workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, or wage disputes frequently try to manage the situation on their own before seeking legal guidance. In many cases, actions taken early…
Is Mediation the Way to Resolve Issues in Your Contentious Divorce?
Some divorces are marked by bitter feelings, while others are generally civil. You might think that only amicable breakups are likely to be settled out of court, but this is not necessarily the case. Even when accusations are flying in…
What Medical Evidence Helps a Disability Appeal?
Why Medical Evidence Matters in Social Security Disability Appeals Medical evidence is often the foundation of a successful Social Security Disability appeal. While many claimants assume that a diagnosis alone will establish eligibility for benefits, the Social Security Administration generally…
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