Accidents happen. According to data from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, approximately 400,000 emergency room (ER) visits are made in the state each year. Injuries account for nearly one-third ER visits. A serious accident can derail your life. You could be left with stacks of medical bills, missed paychecks, and immense pain …

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Personal Injury Should I get a personal injury lawyer after an accident? The unpredictable experience of an automobile accident can leave you feeling overwhelmed. One single event has the potential to change your life. If you ever find yourself in this situation, it is important to have someone on your side. If you have been …

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The Importance of Understanding the Agreement When buying or selling a home, one of the most important documents you will sign is the Offer to Purchase and Contract. This is a legally binding document that details the terms and conditions of the transaction, and also sets a fixed timeline for the closing. Often, the contract …

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Spousal Support or Not? One of the many challenging aspects of a divorce is determining whether spousal support should be established. Post-separation support and alimony are utilized to help the dependent spouse maintain an accustomed standard of living. There are several things to consider when negotiating spousal support. Below are a few issues and 5 …

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  Guidelines Congress first passed federal laws establishing child support guidelines in the 1980s to accomplish three main goals: financially help children living in a single parent household; encourage payment of child support and promote consistent contact between parent and child Today, many of those same guidelines exist in order to ensure the safety, well-being, …

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Get to know your local Monroe, NC attorneys at Plyler, Long & Corigliano, LLP. Richard G. Long Jr. is the managing partner with Plyler, Long & Corigliano, LLP, joining the firm in 1995.  Mr. Long primarily practices: family law emphasizing mediation real estate law business law municipal law. Here is our interview with Richard: What …

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Be Aware Divorce is hard. On top of the emotional turmoil, you are also faced with the unpleasant task of dividing your property. Equitable Distribution, the process for dividing the property accumulated during your marriage, has several important legal limitations you should be aware of. That is why it is important to contact an Equitable …

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How To Start Your Business Right You’ve got a great idea and are ready to start your own business. How exciting! If you are like many new business owners, you are probably wondering how to legally structure your new business. You have heard about LLCs and corporations, but do you know the difference? Do you …

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