In North Carolina, you cannot unilaterally force a spouse to leave the marital home, even if you own it solely, without a court order or a signed Separation Agreement.  The reason for this is because both spouses have an equal right to remain in the home until a judge orders one spouse to move out or if there is a signed Separation Agreement in place, which requires the consent of both parties, and a spouse Read More

Here are 5 reasons why you need a Pre-Nuptial Agreement in today’s society:We know the grim statistics: Almost 50% of all first marriages end in divorce and in 2025, second marriage divorce rates are around 60%. Marriage is still a commitment that people want to engage in both culturally and sometimes for religious reasons. Many couples are prioritizing commitment and long-term partnerships, with marriage being one Read More

We’re excited to welcome Marie Anders to the firm! Officially joining us on October 1, Marie is a fourth-generation Mount Holly resident with deep ties to the community. She currently serves as the City Attorney and has supported and served as a board member to several local organizations, including the Mount Holly Rotary Club, Mount Holly Farmer's Market, Mount Holly Historical Society, Mount Holly Chamber, and the Read More

Hope United is proud to partner with Joy M. Chappell of Stott, Hollowell, Windham & Stancil, PLLC, for an evening of valuable legal information. Joy brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for helping others navigate the legal system.  Date: September 8th Time: 6:00 PM Location: Zoom  Topics will include information on domestic violence protection orders, family law matters, and more.  If you are Read More

Grandparents have limited rights to seek visitation or custody of their grandchildren  in North Carolina, and timing is critical when a grandparent is seeking visitation after  the divorce or separation of the biological parents of the minor children.  Grandparents can seek visitation of their grandchildren when the children’s parents are divorcing or separating and have an open lawsuit for child custody Read More

Hire an effective lawyer:Hiring an experienced lawyer will help take the pressure off of you and allow you to focus on your child. Navigating through the court system is difficult and an experienced lawyer can guide you through each step with confidence and ease. Keep your personal life off of social media:Keep in mind that anything you post on social media will come back to bite you in a court of law. It is never Read More

This type of case is called a full estate because it requires going through the full probate process. This process has three main phases.   The first step is applying to open up the estate and determining who the heirs are under a will or under North Carolina law if the person that passed away did not have a will. The second step involves completing a detailed inventory of the property that is passing through the Read More

A Spousal Allowance refers to the right a person has to claim the personal property of their spouse even if they have not gone through the full probate or estate administration process.   This tool allows the surviving spouse to access funds ahead of the longer timelines and creditor claims that come with the completion of a full estate administration. The surviving spouse, with a few exceptions, may claim up to Read More

Client Confidence and Satisfaction:Recommending a seller side attorney shows a commitment to providing support and protection for your clients. Having control over your client’s experience by providing a trusted attorney you know and trust increase the odds a smooth experience. By teaming up with a trusted attorney seller agents instill confidence in their clients and ensures exceptional service. The peace of mind Read More