A divorce decree might feel like the end of the road, but life after divorce can be unpredictable. A new job, health concerns, or a child’s changing needs may make your original divorce terms difficult or even impossible to follow.
In North Carolina, courts recognize that circumstances can change....
Commercial disputes are common in business, but going to court isn’t the only way to resolve them. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) provides more flexible and efficient paths to resolve conflicts without the need for a lengthy trial. Whether you're facing a contract issue, a vendor dispute, or a disagreement with a business...
We're Proud to Announce that Attorney Molly S. Gross Has Been Promoted to Partner at the Firm.
Patrick, Harper & Dixon, LLP is proud to announce that Molly S. Gross has been promoted to Partner at the firm. A dedicated attorney with extensive experience, Ms. Gross concentrates...
When a counterparty in a contractual relationship fails to fulfill its obligations under the contract, you may have a legal claim in North Carolina to recover compensation for your losses. But how do you prove when non-fulfillment of a contract has occurred?
Understanding Contractual ObligationsThe owners of a limited liability company in North Carolina can create an operating agreement to establish formal rules and procedures for governing and operating their business. An operating agreement serves the same role for an LLC as the shareholders agreement and bylaws do for a corporation. Even single-member LLCs can benefit...
Circumstances change, and your living situation should reflect any major changes to your income, family, or lifestyle. The same applies to alimony payments. Yet, the legal process can make it difficult for you to make necessary changes to your alimony arrangement.
If you need to modify your court-ordered alimony...
Changing your last name might sound complicated, but in North Carolina, it is more common than you might think. People decide to change their name for all kinds of reasons, maybe after an adoption, a change in custody, or to make a family name match up. No matter your reason, it is...
Let’s say your supplier misses a delivery date or a contractor finishes a job but skips a few agreed-upon details. Is that enough to cancel the contract—or is it just a minor hiccup? In business, contracts are essential, but not every misstep amounts to a full-blown breach.
If you're...
When a child custody order is first put in place, it reflects where things stand at that moment—your family’s routines, living arrangements, work schedules, and your child’s needs. But life doesn’t stay still for long.
Following the US Treasury Department’s statement that it would not enforce Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements, FinCEN has announced that it will issue an interim final rule removing the BOI reporting requirements for U.S. persons and U.S. companies from the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).
Under this interim final...
