A driving while impaired (DWI) conviction can affect more than your driving record. If you hold a professional license in North Carolina, you may worry about your job. The effect depends on your profession, the facts of the case and the rules for your license. How a...
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What assets must be disclosed in a North Carolina divorce?
Dividing property during a divorce can be stressful, especially when spouses must identify what they own and determine what may be subject to division. In North Carolina, courts use equitable distribution rules to classify and divide property between spouses. The...
Can a convicted felon ever legally possess a firearm again?
In some cases, yes. North Carolina law offers limited ways for some people with felony convictions to regain firearm rights. Eligibility depends on the type of conviction, sentence history, later criminal record and federal restrictions. A review of both state and...
Helping your child cope with your divorce in North Carolina
Divorce can be a hard change for a family. If you are going through a divorce in North Carolina, your child may feel confused, angry or sad. You can help by giving clear answers, keeping routines steady and making space for your child’s feelings. Prioritize open and...
Can dating during separation affect alimony?
Dating during a separation in North Carolina can hurt your finances and legal rights, especially when it comes to alimony. Even if you wait to date until after you move out, state law still looks at new relationships very closely. Cheating before separation Under...
2 crucial rights you have after an arrest
After an arrest, the police may want to question you. This could be a formal or an informal interrogation. They are trying to conduct their investigation and gather evidence for the case, even if you have not yet formally been charged. At this time, you have two...
3 key factors to consider when creating a child custody schedule
Taking care of your child after a divorce requires careful decisions across every aspect of their lives. You want to make informed decisions to maintain stability and protect their well-being. One such area is the child custody schedule. There are numerous possible...
What are standardized field sobriety tests?
The police can stop a vehicle if they believe the driver is inebriated. During that traffic stop, the police may try to collect evidence to support their belief (and justify an arrest)by asking the driver to perform standardized field sobriety tests. Standardized...
Before you sign: Avoid these three parenting plan mistakes
A well-crafted parenting plan can reduce conflict, protect children from adult disputes and create predictable routines across two households. The following tips will help you avoid common mistakes that undermine its effectiveness. Mistake 1:Vagueness Many plans rely...
3 times the state can bring DWI charges
Driving while impaired (DWI) charges are relatively common. People may face DWI allegations after a traffic stop or a collision. Depending on the circumstances, penalties can range from fines and driver's license suspension to jail time. There are multiple different...

