by The Spagnola Law Firm | Aug 5, 2026 | Family Law
North Carolina’s Protective Order Process Starts With a Complaint Under Chapter 50B of the North Carolina General Statutes, a person seeking protection from domestic violence files a complaint in district court, typically requesting an emergency ex parte order...
by The Spagnola Law Firm | Jul 29, 2026 | Family Law
A postnuptial agreement is a contract entered into by married spouses that governs how assets, debts, and support obligations will be handled if the marriage ends. These agreements can serve many purposes, from protecting a business to addressing financial concerns...
by The Spagnola Law Firm | Jul 15, 2026 | Family Law
Owning a business before marriage creates financial considerations that most engaged couples do not face. The value of the company, the income it generates, and the ownership interest itself can all become subjects of dispute in a divorce if the right protections are...
by The Spagnola Law Firm | Jul 9, 2026 | Family Law
A prenuptial agreement is designed to protect assets and to prevent litigation in the event of a divorce. Unfortunately, prenuptial agreements themselves are often subjected to challenges when a separation occurs. Here are four things you should do before signing a...
by The Spagnola Law Firm | Jul 8, 2026 | Family Law
When a marriage reaches the point of separation, couples in North Carolina often turn to a separation agreement as a way to formalize their arrangements without going to court. These agreements can accomplish a great deal, but they also have boundaries that matter....
by The Spagnola Law Firm | Jul 6, 2026 | Family Law
Guilford County residents now have a new place to turn when legal questions arise. A free legal support center recently opened inside the Guilford County Courthouse in High Point, offering help with civil paperwork and basic legal guidance at no cost. For families...
by The Spagnola Law Firm | Jun 15, 2026 | Family Law
When people come to us having already formed strong expectations about how their case will go, those expectations shape everything. How they respond to offers. How they interpret delays. Whether they trust the process or fight against it. And when those expectations...
by The Spagnola Law Firm | Jun 11, 2026 | Family Law
People put off calling an attorney for all kinds of reasons. Cost concerns. Hoping the situation resolves on its own. Not wanting to make things feel more serious than they are. We understand all of that. But the data on outcomes tells a consistent story, and so does...
by The Spagnola Law Firm | Jun 8, 2026 | Family Law
Hiring a family law attorney is often the first step toward resolving some of life’s most difficult situations. Whether you are facing a divorce, custody dispute, or another family matter, how you work with your lawyer can directly affect your case outcome....
by The Spagnola Law Firm | Jun 4, 2026 | Family Law
Working with a High Point, NC order of protection lawyer is a partnership. Your lawyer brings legal knowledge and courtroom experience, but you bring something equally important: the facts of your life. When both sides contribute effectively, cases tend to go more...