Apr 23, 2026 | Family Law
by Nicholas Presentato, Attorney at Law Terminating parental rights is one of the most serious actions a court can take. In North Carolina, it permanently severs the legal relationship between a parent and a child, ending not only custody and visitation rights, but...
Mar 19, 2026 | Civil Litigation
by Richard Munday, Attorney at Law Most people assume that once a judge or jury reaches a decision in a civil case, the matter is over. In reality, many disputes continue beyond the trial court through the appellate (or appeals) process. In North Carolina, appeals...
Mar 6, 2026 | Special Needs Law
By William Miller, Attorney at law The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990, but as technology advances, the ADA and other non discrimination laws designed to protect people with disabilities have evolved to address issues that were not foreseen...
Feb 17, 2026 | Family Law
By Nicholas Presentato, Attorney at Law When couples think about getting married, the focus is usually on building a life together, not on worst-case scenarios. Still, part of planning responsibly means understanding how finances and legal rights work within marriage...
Feb 17, 2026 | Family Law
By Nicholas Presentato, Attorney at Law In North Carolina, child custody law centers on the best interests of the child. Courts use this standard to decide how custody is established, modified, and enforced. Custody includes both legal custody (decision-making...
Jan 16, 2026 | News, Taxes
Davidson County is undergoing a reevaluation process for property taxes. The appraisals will be effective as of January 1, 2026 and could change the amount of property tax that you owe. You will receive a notice of the new tax appraised value that should come out in...
Nov 25, 2025 | Family Law
By Nicholas Presentato, Attorney at Law Deciding to adopt a child is a major step: emotionally, legally, and practically. If you’re living in North Carolina (or planning to), it’s helpful to understand the laws, jurisdictions, and resources that guide the process....
