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Going through a messy divorce may never have been your end goal, and having to work extra hard to ensure that you still have ample time with your kids after the divorce likely never even crossed your mind. After all, you are their parent, and you feel that you should...
Every single day, police in North Carolina have to test drivers for suspected impairment. They may do this after car accidents or as part of routine traffic stops. There are three types of blood alcohol tests. Do you know what they are? The three commonly used BAC...
A parent who owes monthly child support payments may feel the obligation is a burden. However, if a court order compels a noncustodial parent to pay, there is typically no way to legally avoid it. Sometimes a supporting parent may run into hardships that make it...
There are many reasons criminal laws might be changed or updated in the state of North Carolina. In 2019, a combination of investigative reporting and public pressure led to a criminal law shift in the state, making the act of spiking a drink illegal regardless of...
Most of the advice around divorce has to do with what happens after the process is underway. But, what are some things that people should consider before taking the step of filing for divorce? North Carolina individuals and couples can make the divorce process...
Young adults don’t always make the best decisions. A high school senior or young college student could decide to go to a big party on a weekend and end up driving home drunk. If police stop a driver who is under 21 for driving drunk, it doesn’t take much to face stiff...
Property division can be a challenging aspect of even the most calm, collaborative divorce. A couple has spent years or decades together building a home, vehicles and numerous collections of physical assets that must all be valued and split to divide one household...
Initiating the end of a marriage can be a very emotionally charged event for both parties. Taking steps to ensure this conversation is civilized, straightforward, and considerate can help set the stage for a better divorce process. While these are rarely comfortable...
The fate of young people facing criminal charges is a much-discussed topic in criminal justice law and reform. In North Carolina, a new law was passed just over a year ago to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to remain in the juvenile system, rather than being prosecuted as...
Serious accusations can stem from witnessed events, misunderstandings, false information or even outright lies. Unfortunately, you may have ended up in a situation where authorities charged you with a crime based on the accusations and claims of another person. While...