Best Raleigh Law Firm Blog from The Experienced Attorneys of Kurtz & Blum
As a Raleigh Child Support Attorney, I hear the same questions many times throughout the week. When it comes to whether or not a court might be willing to modify a child support agreement, here are some insights that might help. Whether you are paying child support or receiving child support,…
Even if you’re just considering a separation or divorce, contacting a Raleigh family law attorney can be beneficial to make sure you fully understand what effect it will have on your life and the dos and don’ts to avoid legal liability when the divorce is final. Here are some things you should…
As a divorce attorney in Raleigh, NC, I often get questions regarding remarriage or cohabitation and the effect it has on the obligation to pay alimony. While you may think the effect is the same for both, it depends on whether you have court-ordered alimony payments (and the date of the order)…
Teenagers the world over make terrible decisions every day; bad decisions like not doing homework, texting while driving and who they date, and with whom they engage in sexual activity. Many will say, what’s the big deal? Kids will be kids and everyone makes dumb decisions when they are young….
Courthouse Rock: Understanding Your 2nd Amendment Rights The 2nd Amendment to the United States Constitution is familiar to many people, and most would say they are aware that it is the Amendment that grants individuals the right to “keep and bear arms.” A great number of Americans are fond of…
While the possession and use of marijuana is illegal in North Carolina, there are currently moves being considered to begin the legalization process. One of the primary arguments posed by opponents is that marijuana is a “gateway drug” that ultimately leads to the use of harder and more dangerous drugs…
Family can be a fluid concept. Parents may get separated or divorced, and children can be shuffled around between different sets of parents. Some parents can remarry and children can find themselves brought into a new family with a stepparent. A child may not initially feel comfortable with the idea of…
In a campaign full of twists and turns, even this was something unexpected: When leaked footage emerged of Donald Trump speaking with Access Hollywood’s host, Billy Bush, the whole world stopped to watch and listen. In a statement reacting to the release, Trump characterized the talk of the time as…
Alimony is often a hotly disputed issue when spouses separate. It is based on the idea that a supporting spouse owes a duty to a dependent spouse to maintain the standard of living during the marriage even after the marriage is over. Originally this meant husbands would have to continue to support…
Ignition interlock devices (IID) have become a booming business. Since IIDs first came into use in the 1980s, some type of ignition interlock legislation has been passed in all 50 states. Many states now mandate the use of an IID for the first conviction. The trend is to extend the use…
