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HUD Clarifies Dual Employment Limits
In Mortgagee Letter 2022-22, dated December 15, 2022, FHA Commissioner Julia Gordon has clarified FHA’s position on what dual employment and compensation is permitted for employees of FHA-approved lenders. The Mortgagee Letter outlines changes to the Handbook, which will now permit loan originators to have dual employment, including working as a real estate sales agent….
Happy Holidays from Our Families to Yours
With the holiday season upon us, we wanted to take a moment to remind our clients and community in South Carolina that we are here for you and your family. We are so proud of the relationships we have built over the years, and it is our pleasure to serve each of you during this…
The Importance of Self-Care During the Divorce Process
Now is the time to prioritize your mental health. According to Bustle.com, famous singer and performer Adele recently told an audience that during her divorce, she was seeing her therapist multiple times per day to help her deal with her turbulent emotions. While this may be more treatment than most of us can fit into…
Happy Holidays! Three Tips On How to Reduce Holiday Stress On Your Children…and On You
The holiday season is upon us. It’s that time of the year where people are expected to put aside their conflicts and disagreements, drink a cup of good cheer and celebrate the season. Whether it is Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa or other respective holidays you are celebrating, it should be a joyous occasion for the family….
OK at Work: Misclassification of Employees
On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss common misclassification issues and misnomers. Chief among them: there is no such thing as a “1099 employee.” While individuals may ask a company to engage them as a contractor instead of an employee, they must qualify under a series of tests. Sarah and Russell…
3 Tips for Public Figures Facing a High-Profile Divorce
As a public figure, knowing that a divorce is looming can be a daunting thought. One only needs to scroll through any social media feed or read the headlines of tabloid magazines while standing in line at the grocery store to know that a public figure’s divorce is always fodder for negative media attention. All…
Out of State Wills
We are routinely asked to review wills for clients who have a current will that was signed before they were a resident of North Carolina. Until recently, North Carolina was one of only five states that did not recognize a will as valid unless it was executed in conformance with North Carolina state law. With…
Read Delete: How Much Land does the U.S. Military Control in Each State?
The DoD is the larger government umbrella under which the military falls and the department operates on over 26 million acres of land stateside. To further break it down the U.S. military is divided into four main branches: Army Navy Air Force Marine Corps There is also the Space Force, the Coast Guard, and the National Guard….
Does Your December Engagement Ring Mean You Need a Prenup in the New Year?
Congratulations on the engagement! That’s probably not what you’d expect a divorce attorney to say, but I assure you, it’s a sincere congratulations. If being a divorce attorney for over a quarter of a century has taught me anything, it’s that the institution of marriage can be a beautiful experience that benefits both spouses in…
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