Posts by Allman Spry
Postnuptial Agreements for Married Couples
Unlike premarital or prenuptial agreements (“prenups”), which are contracts signed by two people prior to getting married, postnuptial agreements (“postnups”) are contracts entered into between spouses who are already married and who plan to stay married. For a variety of reasons, postnuptial agreements are becoming increasingly popular among married couples. In the recent Wall Street…
Read More >Beware of “Knucks,” “Novelty Bottle Openers,” and Other “EDC Pocket Tools”
Photo: Brass knuckles carried by Lincoln’s bodyguards during his train ride through Baltimore (Highsmith (Carol M.) Archive at the Library of Congress) A growing trend within the everyday carry (“EDC”) community is something called a “knuck.” Knucks are essentially redesigned brass knuckles made to fit one or two fingers instead of all four. Also called “knuckles,” knucks…
Read More >Privacy Concerns in Divorce: Voice-Controlled Technology
Allman Spry family law attorney Joslin Davis was recently quoted in an article that discusses privacy concerns surrounding the growing popularity of voice-controlled devices in our homes and on our TVs and mobile devices. The article is available online at USATODAY.com. Joslin Davis is President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and is…
Read More >I. Financial Powers of Attorney in General
People are living longer today than ever before—thanks in part to amazing advances in healthcare diagnoses, treatments, medications, and technology. For individuals who live to reach at least the age of 65, the Social Security Administration pegs average life expectancy at age 84.3 for men and age 86.6 for women. As people age, they often…
Read More >CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2016 SUPER LAWYERS AND RISING STARS!
Allman Spry Davis Leggett & Crumpler, P.A. is pleased to announce that shareholders C. Edwin Allman, III (Bankruptcy: Business) and Joslin Davis (Family Law) have been named as North Carolina Super Lawyers for 2016. Joslin Davis also was included in the list of of the Top 50 Women Super Lawyers in North Carolina. Each attorney chosen for inclusion in…
Read More >Carrying on Tradition
This firm traces its origin to C. Edwin Allman, Jr., who founded the firm more than fifty years ago. Mr. Allman believed it was important to give back to the community, and we think he would be proud that so many of our lawyers lend their time and talents to a variety of community and…
Read More >10 Tips for Surviving the Post-Holiday Divorce Season
An article written by Allman Spry attorney Joslin Davis features tips for navigating the post-holiday divorce season. The article is available online at the Huffington Post. Joslin also was quoted recently by CNBC regarding this phenomenon. Joslin Davis is President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and is a North Carolina Family Law…
Read More >Commercial Leasing: Responding to a Notice of Public Nuisance
Owners of leased commercial properties face the risk of being held responsible for the manner in which a tenant uses the property. Oftentimes, these risks are addressed through mandated insurance coverage and contractual provisions requiring the tenant to indemnify the landlord for specified liabilities. One common example can be found in provisions addressing the owner’s…
Read More >Anna Warburton Munroe Certified as Family Law Specialist
Please join Allman Spry in congratulating Anna Warburton Munroe on becoming a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Family Law. We are proud of Anna’s accomplishment and are grateful to have such a dedicated and hardworking attorney on our team. Anna was certified as a Family Law Specialist by the North Carolina State Bar Board…
Read More >Joslin Davis Inaugurated as AAML President
Allman Spry invites you to join us in congratulating Joslin Davis on becoming President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). Joslin was inaugurated as President of the AAML on November 6, 2015, at the AAML Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois. Since her admission as a Fellow in 1993, Joslin has served the AAML…
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