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Understanding your visitation rights
It can be hard living in a different household than your child. While technology has made it easy to stay in touch on a daily basis, it is still a far cry from in-person parenting time. This is why visitation rights are so important for both parents and children....
Can your divorce benefit from a little help?
Even people who prefer to do things on their own can stand to benefit from guidance during difficult times. For example, filing for divorce in North Carolina is not exactly a regular activity, and most people are not familiar with the intricate details that go into...
Remember your right to refuse a vehicle search
Most drivers end up pulled over by police at some point in their lives. The issue may be something minor that an officer gives a warning for and then allows the driver to go on his or her way, or the situation could be ticket-worthy. In other instances, an officer may...
North Carolina driver arrested for DWI
Following a single-vehicle accident, a North Carolina driver was charged with multiple criminal charges, including resisting a public officer. He is also accused of driving while impaired -- DWI. However, because of injuries he suffered in the wreck, he was not...
Is divorce a bad idea for business owners?
Running a business and being married can both be complicated, and combining the two certainly does not make either any easier. When a marriage ends in divorce, it can complicate things even more. Certain processes that might seem relatively straightforward for most...
Driver appeals arrest, North Carolina Supreme Court agrees
Police officers cannot pull over drivers whenever they feel like it. Instead, they must have a reasonable suspicion to initiate a traffic stop, which can be things like speeding or weaving in and out of traffic. That apparently did not stop one officer from pulling...
Can I get half of the marital assets in property division?
Divorce can be a complicated process, both legally and emotionally. From navigating support orders and custody agreements, most people have a lot on the line. This includes making sure that everyone walks away from property division with a fair share of the marital...
Is an amicable divorce possible for you and your future ex?
When you got married, you may have believed that you would be with your spouse for the rest of your life. You did not think that anything could diminish your love or affect your relationship to a point where you would feel the need to divorce. However, like many...
Shooting incident leads to weapons charges
North Carolina police recently arrested a man they say was involved in a shooting incident. He was booked into an area jail and is facing several different weapons charges, including discharging a firearm within city limits. A judge set his bond at $102,000 and he is...
Understanding your DWI charge
Laws for driving while impaired vary from state to state. It is important to understand North Carolina state law when facing DWI charges, especially for those who might not be familiar with the possible legal consequences that could lie ahead. Those who have a more...
