Allen & Spence Blog
“I don’t want the nursing home to take my house.”
“I don’t want the nursing home to take my house.” In my over twenty-five years of practicing elder law and estate planning in North Carolina, it may be one of the most frequent statements I’ve heard from clients: “Is Medicare or Medicaid going to take my home?” “How...
Your Day in Court: Dress for Success
When you have to make an appearance in any court, whether it is for a pre-trial motion, a custody hearing or your divorce, it can be a nerve-racking experience. There are many things during the appearance that are complex legal matters that your attorney will address....
Family Court as Theater
Courtroom Drama. The courtroom drama is much like a play. There are good and not-so-good ways to present your case, but theater is instructive in thinking about the most effective ways to present a family law case. Every case needs a hero. The efffective lawyer will...
The Durable General Power of Attorney
What’s the most important estate planning document? Most people think a Last Will and Testament is the most important estate planning document to get in place. While having a Will is certainly important and signing one enables you to determine how your assets will...
Alienation of Affection and the Court’s Jurisdiction
Alienation of Affections in North Carolina - Jurisdiction. Alienation of affections refers to a type of lawsuit that can be filed by a spouse who claims that their partner's love and affection were taken away by a third party. In other words, it is a legal claim that...
Custody Review Hearing
Custody Review and Compliance Hearings In many custody cases, the court will implement a custody review hearing strategy to ensure that the temporary custody and visitation plan that has been put in place stays on track and that the parties are complying with...
