Your spouse and your stepchild came as a package deal -- and you wouldn't have it any other way. Now that you've been part of your stepchild's life for some time, is it time to make your relationship more formal through stepparent adoption? There are significant...
How to legally change your name
If you live in North Carolina and you wish to legally change your name, there is a certain process that you must go through. Changing your name is a matter of public record unless there are special reasons that you would not want this to be public, such as if you are...
Understanding the roles of guardians
When people in North Carolina are unable to make decisions for themselves because of incapacity, guardians may be appointed by the court to act on their behalf. Guardians may also be named in a will to take care of minors and others who are incapacitated following the...
Exciting News At Surratt and Thompson, PLLC!
is getting a change of scenery! As announced on BizJournal earlier this summer, has purchased and will now reside at The Historic Col. William Allen Blair House located at 210 S Cherry Street, Winston-Salem,...
How To Support Your Loved One in the Midst of a Legal Battle
Divorce, physical assault, mental abuse, custody battles, claims of defamation. These are all types of legal battles that involve two parties almost always in opposition of one another. They are so often ugly, angry and emotional. We don’t wish any of the above on...
Need Help? Here’s What You Need to Know About Domestic Violence
Domestic violence affects people in every state, race, social class, and profession. The North Carolina statutes define domestic violence as the commission of one or more of the followings acts against another person whom you have had a personal relationship with: 1....
Mediation: Resolving Conflicts Without Litigating
Mediation is an alternative to litigation which can help people in conflict resolve legal issues with the help of a neutral third party. Instead of bringing a conflict before a judge, parties can agree to mediate and create a legally binding agreement to solve their...