Jun 25, 2026 | Business Law, Family Law
By Richard Munday, Attorney at law Summer is one of the busiest times of year across North Carolina. Families gather for vacations, children spend more time outdoors, and businesses welcome increased customer traffic. While the season brings opportunities for...
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...
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...
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....
Oct 17, 2025 | Family Law
By Nicholas Presentato, Attorney at Law When someone threatens or harms you, knowing your legal options can make all the difference. In North Carolina, a Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO or 50B) is a civil court order designed to protect victims from abuse by...