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Posted by Plyler, Long & Corigliano, LLP | Adoption, Family Law
According to data from the Adoption Network, approximately one in every fifty children born in the United States will be adopted before their eighteenth birthday. There are a number of different types of adoption—including private infant adoptions and stepparent adoptions of their spouse’s child. You may be wondering: Does a child have to consent to …
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Read More...Posted by Plyler, Long & Corigliano, LLP | Adoption, Family Law
According to data from the Adoption Network, approximately one in every fifty children born in the United States will be adopted before their eighteenth birthday. There are a number of different types of adoption—including private infant adoptions and stepparent adoptions of their spouse’s child. You may be wondering: Does a child have to consent to …
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Read More...Posted by Plyler, Long & Corigliano, LLP | Divorce, Divorce Lawyer
Data from the North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics (SCHS) shows that approximately 550 divorces are finalized in Union County alone each year. Most people going through a divorce want to find a way to get to a low-conflict, amicable solution. Of course, not all divorces start out that way. You and your spouse …
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Read More...Posted by Plyler, Long & Corigliano, LLP | Business Lawyer
Contracts matter. They are at the core of most modern commercial agreements. When a party fails to live up to its responsibilities under the terms of a legally valid contract, it can cause significant harm to the non-breaching party. The non-breaching party may be entitled to receive financial compensation for its damages. Not all breach …
Read More...Posted by Plyler, Long & Corigliano, LLP | Real Estate Lawyer
When a contractor is not properly paid for labor and/or services—or when they claim that they are not properly paid—they have the right to seek a mechanic’s lien on real property. The Cornell Legal Information Institute defines a mechanic’s lien as “a security interest that may be acquired in property by someone who spends material …
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Read More...Posted by Plyler, Long & Corigliano, LLP | Divorce, Divorce Lawyer, Family Law, Uncategorized
Divorce is complicated. When you end a marriage, you and your spouse need to disentangle your lives. Among other things, this means sorting out your finances. North Carolina’s divorce law calls for an equitable distribution of marital assets. Each spouse deserves their fair share of the property. This raises an important question: What happens if …
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Read More...Posted by Plyler, Long & Corigliano, LLP | Property Deed, Property Title, Real Estate Lawyer
Real estate transactions are complicated. Before you finalize the sale of residential or commercial property in North Carolina, it is imperative that you ensure that all documents are in order. As the world of real estate is full of ‘jargon’, there is a lot of confusion over what exactly terms mean. Notably, the terms “title” …
Read More...Posted by Plyler, Long & Corigliano, LLP | Family Law
Delinquent child support is a major issue in North Carolina and throughout the country. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that less than half of custodial parents receive the full amount owed. State and federal regulations allow for the intercept of a tax refund to cover back due child support obligations. In this blog post, our …
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Read More...Posted by Plyler, Long & Corigliano, LLP | Real Estate Lawyer
The residential real estate market has been blazing hot. The median residential real estate price in North Carolina hit a record high in 2021. With more at stake in real estate transactions than ever before, there has also been a rise in real estate-related disputes. During this market, it is crucial that all parties know …
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Read More...Posted by Plyler, Long & Corigliano, LLP | Estate Planning
Estate planning is essential. Every adult in North Carolina should have a personalized estate plan in place that provides the maximum amount of protection for themselves and their loved ones. Yet, many adults lack an adequate estate plan. The AARP estimates that 6 in 10 American adults do not even have a will—let alone a …
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