IN MEMORY Edward ("Ted") S. Shapack 1948 - 2023 We are proud to reflect on and celebrate Ted's extraordinary life. Ted's sharp sense of humor and witty jokes were enjoyed by both colleagues and clients and will be missed by all. Ted earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from Rutgers University and his law degree from Tulane University. He practiced law in Charlotte for 36 years, 25 as a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law. He was Of Counsel from 2020 when he joined … [Read more...]
Child custody decisions can be affected by living arrangements
When a North Carolina parent is preparing to seek child custody, they should be aware of how their living arrangements could affect the outcome of their hearing. In fact, courts often base decisions about child custody and visitation at least in part on the parent's living circumstances. While standards may vary as to what is acceptable, there are certain factors to keep in mind when preparing for a custody hearing. For example, the child's age and gender can affect how a judge may view … [Read more...]
Can a DWI Affect My Child Custody Case?
Getting charged with driving while impaired (“DWI/DUI”) in North Carolina is a serious enough matter on its own—you face potential temporary license revocation and suspension, and if convicted, an even longer suspension and probation or even jail time. As explained here, DWI sentencing requires the determination of aggravating and mitigating factors which will ultimately determine what sentencing “level” you are. This in turn will dictate what type of sentence you can receive. DWI charges and … [Read more...]
Workplace and Divorce
Studies look at the link between the workplace and divorce. Farmers and librarians in the Charlotte area may be among the least likely people to get a divorce while people who work in restaurants and hotels may be among the most. A study by researchers at Stockholm University that appeared in Biology Letters looked at the connection between a person's workplace and divorce and found that these were the professions with the highest and lowest divorce rates. Primarily, the study was looking at … [Read more...]
I Lost My License – How Am I Supposed to Get to Work?
For many people in rural areas of North Carolina and even some urban areas, public transportation is not widely available enough that you’ll have a reliable way to commute. If you’re in that category of people and have had your driver’s license suspended because of an impaired driving-related conviction or certain traffic ticket convictions, you’re probably wondering how on earth you’re supposed to keep your job until you can reinstate your license. The good news is that you may qualify for a … [Read more...]
When Divorce Mediation Isn’t Appropriate
Why Individuals who cannot properly advocate on their own behalf will need an attorney. Going into mediation and not being able to stand up for one's own wishes can result in accepting settlement terms that can harmful for the individuals and their children. Marriages with a history of violence should not be resolved through mediation. Social science indicates that abusive partners are not inclined to empathize with the people that they abuse. It is highly unlikely that they will properly … [Read more...]
Driver’s License Restoration in North Carolina
Driver's License Restoration in North Carolina According to the North Carolina legislature, possessing a driver’s license in this state is considered a privilege, not a right. Because of this, there are many different ways in which to have this have that privilege temporarily suspended, or lost altogether. The most common ways that this occurs can be boiled down to three basic scenarios: You are convicted of certain traffic offenses. Some convictions create an automatic suspension … [Read more...]
North Carolina seniors: divorce and divisions can be amicable
The Pew Research Center reports that the divorce rate among older Americans has doubled and even tripled for some age groups over the last 30 years. When it comes to divorce, it can be a lengthier process for seniors because they typically have more complex assets to divide. However, older couples may try to part ways on friendly terms. By following a few tips regarding financial decisions, couples could make the situation end on a more positive note. A collaborative divorce is an option … [Read more...]
Do You Qualify for an Expungement?
Every person ever convicted of a criminal offense has reason to wonder whether they are eligible for an expungement (also referred to as an “expunction”). An expungement is a powerful thing—once it is granted, it is as though that arrest and conviction never occurred, to the point that you may fill out a job application swearing under penalty of perjury that you have never been charged or convicted of those offense(s). There are a multitude of types of expungements, each with its own list of … [Read more...]
Divorce after age 50 can be hard on someone’s health
Divorcing at or over the age of 50 can be bad for a Charlotte resident's health. This is significant because the divorce rate for people in this age group has doubled since 1990. Researchers at Bowling Green State University have been studying what is called gray divorce for many years and found several explanations for why it is on the rise. These explanations include an increase in the overall U.S. life expectancy, increasing financial autonomy for women and changing societal expectations … [Read more...]
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