Two concrete paths with painted arrows each pointing to the opposite direction. Divorce doesn’t always have to be a drawn-out and contentious process. Instead, spouses who agree on the terms of their separation, such as property division and child ...

I get a number of questions about uncontested divorces in my family law practice in North Carolina. I find that many times, people have an incorrect or incomplete understanding of what uncontested divorce means and how it is accomplished. In North Carolina ...

A new report finds that seven in 10 elective offices in this year’s general election are being sought by only one candidate. By Michael Wines In an election season that is setting records in some states for turnout, campaign spending and existential ...

When Waldo residents head to the polls on Election Day, it won't be to vote for anyone local. No one applied to oppose the incumbent city council members — Shannon Boal (D), Rick Pisano (R) and Carolyn Wade (D), who is also the council chair — during ...

Contested vs. Uncontested: At first glance, the distinction between these terms can seem intimidating. “Contested” may suggest a drawn-out legal battle, while “uncontested” sounds simple and straightforward. But are these assumptions accurate when ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and legal topics understandable and fun. Her work has..