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Our divorce checklist for mothers can help you plan for the future. Getting divorced is one of the most significant life changes you’ll ever have. You need to know what to expect, and you want to do the right things. At Remington & Dixon, PLLC, our clients often wonder how to prepare for divorce as…
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When you divorce, you want justice in terms of division of property, alimony, and child custody. You want to minimize the stress and strain of the divorce process. How does filing for divorce factor into your goals? Does it matter who files first? Our divorce attorney in Charlotte at Remington & Dixon, PLLC, explains what…
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Child support is based on the needs of the child and the incomes of the parents. What happens when a parent or a child receives Social Security? Does it count for child support? Our Charlotte family law attorney at Remington & Dixon PLLC explains child support and Social Security in North Carolina. Can a spouse…
social worker talking to elderly woman
When you’re a social worker, your license is your livelihood. As a professional, it’s important to understand how a social worker can lose their license and what to do if you are facing discipline. Social worker license defense attorney K. Brandon Remington of Remington & Dixon, PLLC, can represent you in disciplinary procedures. Below, he…
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If you are facing teacher misconduct disciplinary procedures, attorney K. Brandon Remington of Remington & Dixon, PLLC in Charlotte can represent you. He is an experienced teaching license defense attorney who understands the disciplinary process. Get professional help to protect your license. Discipline and Licensing Action Against a Teacher The North Carolina Department of Public…
Can You Get a Name Change After Divorce in North Carolina?
Most women change their names when they get married (70-80%). Also, 3% of men change their names when they get married. Someone who changes their name because of marriage may want to change their name again after a divorce. North Carolina allows for name change after divorce. If you are seeking a name change in…
Can You Be a Dental Hygienist With a Felony?
If you’re a dental hygienist facing a felony charge, whether or not you can continue practicing is a difficult question. Dentistry is a highly-regulated field where maintaining a clean record is essential for professional practice. The possibility of losing your dental hygienist license due to a criminal conviction is a daunting prospect. Fortunately, there are…
Which Parent Is Responsible for Medical Bills in North Carolina?
Divorcing partners should agree on which parent is responsible for medical bills for their child(ren). If they disagree, the court may order one or both parents to provide medical support. The court assigns responsibility for a child’s medical expenses based on factors such as which parent has employer-sponsored health insurance and their income. In this…
Divorce with a Special Needs Child in North Carolina
When parents of a special needs child divorce, there are unique issues and things to be aware of. A divorcing parent needs custody, support, and property division orders that are fair and workable going forward. The Remington & Dixon PLLC team discusses divorce with a special needs child in North Carolina. What Parents Should Know…
Is North Carolina a Compact State for Nursing?
There are 122,000 registered nurses in North Carolina. Nursing is a licensed profession in all 50 states. To create uniform standards and improve professional mobility, many states have joined the eNLC – the Enhanced Nursing Licensure Compact. Participating practitioners may take their services to other member states without additional licensing requirements or fees. Here, our…
