September 2014

North Carolina family law guideWhen can an alimony order be changed or ended?Modification begins with the document that created the obligation, the statutory ground being asserted, and evidence of what has changed—not with an assumption that every award can be renegotiated.Originally published September 15, 2014. Substantially updated and legally reviewed September 6, 2026. North Carolina ...

Mecklenburg County divorce procedureUncontested divorce: filing, service, and the final judgment.“Uncontested” usually means the spouses are not fighting about the divorce itself. It does not automatically mean that property, support, parenting, and financial rights have been resolved.Originally published September 15, 2014. Substantially updated and legally reviewed September 6, 2026. Mecklenburg County uncontested divorce process illustrationCustom ...

Huntersville family law guideChoosing a divorce lawyer starts with the decisions ahead.North Carolina’s absolute-divorce requirements may look straightforward. The property, support, parenting, safety, business, and tax decisions around divorce often are not.Originally published September 14, 2014. Substantially updated and legally reviewed September 6, 2026. Huntersville divorce planning illustrationCustom navy, orange, and cream illustration showing two ...

North Carolina estate planning guide When should you hire a wills lawyer in Huntersville? A will is one part of a coordinated plan. The harder—and more important—work is deciding who will act, what the document controls, how assets pass, and whether the plan still works when life changes. Originally published September 14, 2014. Substantially updated ...

Cornelius & Lake Norman Traffic GuideWhat to do with a Cornelius traffic ticketA citation issued in Cornelius can affect more than the fine. Before paying, identify the exact charge, court date, record, insurance implications, and whether your appearance may be waived.Call Adkins LawText the office Cornelius North Carolina traffic citation illustrationA watercolor-style Lake Norman road ...