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- Jun 8
Military Status and Child Custody: How Does Deployment Affect Custody?
It is not uncommon for a civilian parent to want to relocate with their child or want custody due to separation from a parent who is a...
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- Jan 7
How to Start Your Business Year Strong
It has been a tough couple of years for many small businesses. Small businesses that survived the challenges of 2020 and 2021—the worst...
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- Dec 9, 2021
Common Considerations for Using a Liability Waiver in Your Business
Exposure to lawsuits involving injury and loss claims is among the biggest risks that businesses face. Although liability waivers are...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- Oct 7, 2021
How to Change Your Name in North Carolina
Though straightforward, changing your name can be a daunting task when you have never before considered the process and all it entails....
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- Oct 4, 2021
Sales Tax: What You Need to Know
Many small business owners contend with collecting, reporting, and paying sales tax. Although there is currently no federal sales tax, 45...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- Sep 28, 2021
Should I Use a Confidentiality Agreement?
Business owners often find it necessary or desirable to keep valuable and sensitive information private. In some instances, a business...
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- Sep 20, 2021
Where Veterans Benefits Fit in an Estate Plan
If you, your spouse, or a parent have served in the United States Military, there is a good chance that you are eligible for one or more...
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- Sep 15, 2021
How to Open a Business Account
New business owners often wonder which action items to prioritize when launching a new venture. If you recently started or are about to...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- Aug 30, 2021
What You Need to Know about ADA Website Compliance
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires businesses to accommodate people with physical and cognitive impairments. While the...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- Aug 23, 2021
What Can You Do If the Original Copy of a Will is Lost, But You Do Have Access to a Copy of It?
When a loved one passes away, one of the most important things you can do is ensure that his or her estate is handled properly. This...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- Aug 10, 2021
How to Start an E-commerce/Online Business
If you have ever considered starting an online business, now is a great time to move from ideation to action. Online retail sales...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- Jul 27, 2021
Things to Know Before Joining a Multilevel Marketing Business
Multilevel marketing (MLM) businesses sell products or services directly to retail customers using commission-based, nonsalaried...
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- Jul 23, 2021
Adoption in North Carolina
Types of Adoption: In North Carolina there are many forms of adoption. There is foster care adoption, agency adoption, independent or...
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- Jul 2, 2021
Selling Heir Property
A person who passes away and has a will dies testate. That person’s will distributes the property. But more than half of the U.S....
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- Jul 2, 2021
Divorce From Bed and Board
What is a Divorce from Bed and Board? In North Carolina, there are two different types of divorce that a spouse may file for: absolute...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- Jul 2, 2021
The Taxation of Cryptocurrency
The mainstream emergence of cryptocurrency has outpaced public understanding of the latter’s tax implications. The IRS treats...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- Jun 25, 2021
What You Need to Know about Hiring Seasonal Employees
Summer is a popular time for businesses to hire temporary workers. Restaurants, golf clubs, resorts, amusement parks, and other...
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- Jun 15, 2021
Contempt in North Carolina
Court orders are legally binding, which means that a person cannot disobey a judge’s order. But what happens when a person does disobey?...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- Jun 9, 2021
How to Read a Contract
Reading and understanding a contract can be daunting, especially when the contract involves a large life or business decision. There are...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- May 25, 2021
Noncompete Agreements: How Solid Is Yours?
There are many misconceptions and assumptions regarding the use and effectiveness of noncompete agreements. This is not too surprising...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- May 21, 2021
Business Trademarks: What’s Really in a Name?
If you’re thinking of starting a business (or already have a business in the works), make sure that the name you use is not already...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- May 19, 2021
Divorce: Initial To-Do Checklist
Much of the work of a divorce involves separating your joint finances and assets. Below are some steps that can help you get started: 1....
Smith Dominguez, PLLC
- May 11, 2021
The Business of Marriage: Considerations for Married Business Owners
Owning a business can impact every area of a person’s life. The impact is uniquely felt within a marriage. Married business owners must...