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How does a postnuptial agreement work?
Although you likely have heard of a prenuptial, a postnuptial may be an unfamiliar concept. After a wedding, sometimes spouses consider making an agreement for their personal possessions and assets. A postnuptial agreement is typically a plan for dividing assets. You...
Having your criminal records expunged
Expungement is the process of removing records of criminal charges or convictions from public records. This process does not mean that the person is innocent or pardoned for the crime; however, for certain crimes, a judge may decide to allow individuals to gain back...
Havelock commissioner arrested on sexual abuse charges
Given the proliferation of media that has occurred in recent years, it may be difficult to keep news of the arrest of a person in Hillsborough from quickly going public. The trouble with this is that those facing criminal charges have the right to have their cases...
Grandparent visitation and custody rights for children
There are a few situations in which courts will grant legal visitation rights to grandparents in North Carolina. One is when one of the parents has been confirmed as unfit as a parent or mentally incompetent. Another is when the parents are divorced and they agree to...
What is auto brewery syndrome?
If you are like many people in North Carolina, you might assume that the results of tests used to check a person's blood alcohol content level are always accurate. These tests may include the collection of a breath, blood or urine sample. The fact of the matter is...
3 things to know about a license suspension
Being without a driver's license can be frustrating. It is often difficult to get around and do what you need to when you have to rely on others to drive you. It could even cause issues in marriage, with your children or with work. So, if you worry about a license...
Starting a new career after your divorce
When marriages end, many other aspects of a person's life may change. They may experience significant financial changes due to their divorce, whether they have to take on responsibilities such as child support and alimony or they are no longer able to benefit from...
Dealing with an unfavorable custody evaluation
Child custody can be an especially challenging aspect of divorce for many couples, and in some cases, a bitter dispute can arise over how custody should be awarded. In some instances, a couple that is ending their marriage may have to work with a custody evaluator,...
Is North Carolina’s criminal code outdated?
The criminal code of North Carolina consists of thousands of pages scattered throughout general statutes, local ordinances and agency regulations. The records include laws that reach back more than two hundred years ago. Recently, the state legislature has turned its...
North Carolina’s close in age exemption
When adults enter into a relationship, a wide age gap may raise eyebrows, but the couple does not have to worry about what anyone else thinks. However, even a small age difference may make a difference in the legality of a sexual relationship if one or both of the...
