Family Law
If you’re a parent who receives or pays child support, you may wonder, “What is child support meant to cover?” Below, we describe NC child support laws, what expenses child support covers, and what you can do if you suspect that your ex is not using child support payments appropriately. …
Divorce can be a complex legal process that involves many issues that can affect your life for years to come. A divorce lawyer can help explain your options, the factors the court considers, and North Carolina law surrounding major decisions involved in your divorce related to: Children One of the…
If you are considering retaining a lawyer for your divorce, the cost might be one of your biggest concerns. At Kurtz & Blum, PLLC, our divorce attorneys get a lot of questions from clients regarding this. We are happy to discuss this with you in detail during your initial consultation, so…
Parental Rights for Fathers Kurtz & Blum, PLLC, offers helpful information about fathers’ rights in Raleigh. The firm understands the emotional and physical burden that a person experiences during divorce. With this, the firm is ready to help fathers with their legal services. The firm’s legal team also provides information…
What Is Guardianship? Guardianship is a legal relationship in which a person or agency is appointed by the court to make decisions and act on behalf of a person who has been deemed and adjudicated incompetent by the court. Legal incompetence is defined as the lack of mental capacity and…
Kurtz & Blum, PLLC, an experienced and respected law firm, is proud to provide residents of Raleigh with compassionate family law representation. The firm is willing to help clients when it comes to their Raleigh family law needs. As a reliable law firm, Kurtz & Blum, PLLC, knows the importance…
If you have been charged with a domestic violence-related offense in North Carolina, you may wonder whether an accuser can ever “take back” his or her allegations once a charge has been brought. To fully understand why this is not likely, it is important to understand the nature of domestic…
On Friday, February 16th, 2018, Kendra Stocks went to Mecklenburg County Jail to begin a 7-day stint for violating a court order. Stocks had baptized her daughter, who was shared with her ex, Paul Schaaf. In August of 2016, a court order was granted giving Schaaf full custody, and there…
Congress passed a $1.5 trillion tax bill on December 19, 2017, cementing what is considered “the most sweeping rewrite of the tax code” in recent history. The bill impacts the most contentious points of taxation, such as greater tax cuts for corporations and business owners. It also significantly affects individual…
As a caring family lawyer, I can help see you through divorce and many of the aspects of this difficult process. In this article, I’ll share more tips on how you can talk to your kids about divorce. Knowing how to explain it to children, and answer their questions, can…
