by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Apr 20, 2021 | Domestic Violence, DVPO
“On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men.” (1) If you or someone you love is suffering abuse at the hands of an intimate...
by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Apr 15, 2021 | Domestic Violence, DVPO
A restraining order is a broad term for a court order which restrains or limits someone’s actions. This order can include limiting where the person can live or how close they can come near you. Under certain circumstances, it also can prevent someone from owning or...
by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Mar 24, 2021 | Name Changes
Wanting to legally change your name is a relatively common need. You may want to change your name randomly, but there are specific reasons that North Carolina recognizes as valid. It is common to change your name if you are going through any of these changes:...
by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Feb 16, 2021 | Expungement
Whether you have a class one or class three misdemeanor on your record, you may know the feeling of rejection well. It can be difficult to keep a job or get an apartment with a criminal record, even a misdemeanor. If you have already served your time and any...