Alimony orders are court-ordered payments from one spouse to another after a divorce. This also covers postseparation support, which a spouse pays the other during the period of separation before a divorce. These payments aim to support the recipient spouse...
There are certain standard criminal penalties that may be handed down in the event that someone is convicted of any one of a variety of common offenses. Quite a few crimes carry financial penalties. The courts can order defendants to pay fines after a conviction or a...
In North Carolina, the law takes a zero-tolerance approach for commercial motor vehicle drivers who are driving while impaired (DWI). This strict stance reflects commercial drivers' immense responsibility whenever they take the wheel of a truck or a bus. If you hold a...
In divorce proceedings, one of the most emotionally challenging subjects is determining a child visitation arrangement. As a parent, you want to spend as much time with your children as possible. However, it is equally important to also consider your co-parent's...
