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Christina Rivenbark

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Who needs to have a will?

There are several myths about wills. One common myth is that someone must be rich to benefit from having a will. Another myth is that someone doesn’t need a will until they are old. However, these myths are not true. Regardless of their wealth, most people would benefit from having...

Is nesting a good choice for us?

The most common variety of custody agreement after a divorce is co-parenting. In a co-parenting situation, both parents share legal and physical custody of children, generally in a 50/50 split.  This usually means moving the children between two separate households. However, in some situations this is not always the best...

The high cost of having an affair in North Carolina

The highest cost a person pays when they have an affair is the potential for damaging the marital bond beyond repair. Sometimes, children also hold the affair against the parent who committed it. They believe if one parent never had an affair, the family would remain together and the other...

How should I act during a traffic stop?

Seeing the lights in your rearview mirror and knowing a law enforcement officer is pulling you over can bring on feelings of anxiety and panic. You may be unsure how to act to avoid making the situation worse.  The News & Observer explains the driver’s license handbook now contains information...

Injury by accident rule may create roadblocks for injured workers

The North Carolina Industrial Commission handles workers’ compensation benefits. For employees injured on the job, these benefits may help pay medical bills and cover lost wages.  Employees may receive benefits when an accident causes an injury at work.  State law says what “accident” means  An “accident” happens when an unusual or...

How does inattentional blindness affect driver safety?

North Carolina drivers like you understand the dangers that distractions pose. Distracted driving behaviors cause a large number of crashes. Drowsy driving alone causes thousands of fatalities a year.  But what about the lesser known distracted driving behaviors? What about the ones that are unintentional? The ones that you have...

How will a relocation impact your custody arrangement?

As you work to move forward with your life following your divorce, you will inevitably come across new opportunities that may tend to pull you away from Wilmington. They may include the chance to pursue another relationship, the opportunity to advance your career, or even the desire to move closer...

How do I gather information following an auto accident?

Have you gotten into an accident? Perhaps you know someone who has. Even if you have not experienced a serious auto crash, there may come a time when another vehicle hits yours as you drive on the road. No matter your situation, you should know what kind of information you...

Life after an incomplete spinal cord injury

When a tractor-trailer collides with a passenger vehicle on North Carolina roadways, the results can be devastating. Several tons of metal moving at highway speeds can cause permanent disabilities, altering the course of your life forever. We often represent clients with catastrophic injuries and ensure they get the medical care...

Reviewing when (and for how long) professional drivers can work

Thanks to recent awareness raised on the issue of drowsy driving, many people in Wilmington are more cognizant of the dangers that sleep-deprived drivers may pose. This begs the question of what standards (if any) are in place to help regulate the amount of time people who drive as part...
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