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North Carolina Medicaid
North Carolina Medicaid Manual http://info.dhhs.state.nc.us/olm/manuals/dma/abd/man/ This online manual contains the policy used in determining eligibility for Medicaid in North Carolina for the aged, blind, and disabled. Medicaid assists people with the cost...
Do You Really Need a Revocable Living Trust?
I often receive calls from clients asking if I could set up a Revocable Living Trust for them. Sure, I can, but the real question is why do you think you need a trust? Many people believe they need a trust so that their assets will avoid probate at their...
Wake County Child Custody Mediation
Wake County Child Custody Mediation. The Wake County child custody mediation program was created by G.S. §§ 50-13.1(b), 7A-494, and 7A-495. Any case with a contested issue of custody or visitation must be referred to mediation unless excused by order of...
Custody and Visitation by Skype and Facetime
Skype, Apple Facetime and other video-conferencing technologies are being used more and more between parents and their children who are living primarily or temporarily at long distances. North Carolina law allows the district court judge to order...
Modification of Child Custody in North Carolina
North Carolina law allows for the modification of a child custody order under certain circumstances. This article explores the law and the circumstances allowing the trial court to modify a custody order. This article assumes that a North Carolina...
Annullment in North Carolina
Most everyone who gets married and then has immediate second thoughts wants to know if they can get an annulment in North Carolina. Usually the answer is no.... it is not a fix for a bad marriage decision. An annulment is very different from a divorce. A...
