Richard Copeland, Author at JP Defence

Separation Vs Divorce Pros and Cons ‍

When a marriage begins to crumble, the couple has to make a choice about how to proceed regarding their future. The divorce or separation process can be complicated for any couple, but it becomes even more difficult when there are children involved….

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North Carolina Will Requirements and How You Can Make a Valid Will

by Richard Copeland

When it comes to estate planning, you probably have a lot of questions. In the event that something was to happen to you, do you know what your loved ones would need and how they would be taken care of? Are your…

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How to Make a Will in North Carolina – Let’s Get Started!

by Richard Copeland

After your death, your assets will be transferred to the people you’ve designated to receive them — either through your Will, trust or other estate plan documents. This is why it’s important to understand how wills work in North Carolina and take…

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Reasons Why It’s Important to Hire a Lawyer in Case of a Car Accident‍

by Richard Copeland

It is an unfortunate reality that car accidents are a common occurrence. Even in the safest cities, collisions are inevitable. The question is: What do you do when it happens to you? If you live in the city, perhaps you can walk…

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How Long Does It Take To Set Up An LLC: Is It Worth Your Time and Money?

by Richard Copeland

If you’re thinking about starting a business, the first step you should take is to decide on the legal structure of your business. There are pros and cons to each business structure, so it’s important to understand what type of entity is…

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How to Respond to a Cease and Desist Letter: What You Need To Know

by Richard Copeland

A cease and desist letter is a legal document sent by a company or individual to another company or individual to request that they stop their business, product, or service from being sold in the market. The letter usually requests an immediate…

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How to Respond to an Ex Parte Motion

by Richard Copeland

Ex parte motions are a type of motion that the defendant (the person or entity against whom the motion is filed) cannot oppose due to particular circumstances. For example, if a defendant has left the country, they will not respond to a…

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What is Stand Your Ground Law?

by Richard Copeland

Often referred to as the no duty to retreat or stand your ground law, it is common legislation among many countries with some variations. It allows the people in a complex situation that impose a threat on their life or apprehension of…

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Leveraging Technologies for the Practice of Law

by Richard Copeland

The world is changing at a rapid pace. Technology is making everything better each year and also bringing in a possibility of changing the future. With the massive change that many experts forecast, they estimate that artificial intelligence would be on a…

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Domestic Abuse Bill to Become Law

by Richard Copeland

Domestic violence or domestic abuse is a kind of violence that occurs within a home. Mostly, the abuse incidents occur within family members or relationships. For instance, between a husband and a wife, siblings, parents, and children, etc. Experts often use this…

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