Substance abuse can affect child custody when it raises concerns about a child’s safety, stability, or care. A history of drug or alcohol problems does not automatically prevent a parent from having custody or parenting time. North Carolina courts look at the circumstances and how…
A hotel housekeeper may lift mattress corners dozens of times during a single shift. A banquet worker may carry heavy trays for hours. Hotel jobs can put repeated strain on the back, shoulders, knees, and hands. When that work leads to an injury, determining whether…
Divorce can bring major changes to a child's routines, home life, and sense of stability. Children may not understand every reason their parents are separating, but they often notice conflict, uncertainty, and changes in how their family operates. Parents cannot control every part of a…
If you are not sure you want a divorce, North Carolina gives you time to consider other options. Spouses generally must live separate and apart for at least one year before they can obtain an absolute divorce. During that time, you may decide to work…
Yes. You can receive workers' compensation and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) at the same time. However, receiving both can reduce the amount of SSDI you receive. That interaction becomes especially important for workers with serious injuries that keep them out of work for an…
A casual “I’m doing a lot better” at a follow-up visit can show up later in your medical records. In a workers' comp claim, those records can influence decisions about treatment, work restrictions, and benefits. That makes every appointment important. Knowing what not to say…

