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A shared business can make a divorce complicated. Not only are the people married and seeking to end their romantic relationship, but they are essentially business partners who have been working together, potentially for years or even decades. The shared business is...
False convictions are one thing that the criminal justice system is set up to avoid. This is why the standard of proof is so high in a criminal case. A person’s guilt needs to be demonstrated beyond a reasonable doubt. That means it is some guilty parties will go free...
As a divorcing parent, you’ll likely have a large list of things you want to explain to your children when the time is right. It can take many conversations to cover everything you want to tell them, or they want to ask you. One thing you might not think of telling...
Many drivers are arrested for driving while impaired (DWI) offenses because they failed tests after car crashes or during traffic stops. Others may end up prosecuted due to mass enforcement efforts. DWI checkpoints, also sometimes called sobriety roadblocks, allow...
Divorce often raises urgent questions about money, especially when you share credit cards, loans or tax bills. If you divorce in North Carolina, you will likely deal with the state’s equitable distribution rules. In many cases, the law starts with the idea that an...
Police officers are agents of the state. As such, there are numerous laws and constitutional protections that limit their legal authority. These protections exist to prevent abuses of power and inappropriate criminal charges. Anyone taken into state custody generally...
Spouses preparing for divorce are often eager to end unsatisfying marriages as quickly as possible. Especially in cases where both spouses agree that divorce is the best path forward, people might hope to complete a divorce relatively quickly. Anyone who has lived in...
The cold weather that currently has most of the United States firmly in its grip can create plenty of hazards for drivers. One that many North Carolinians might not consider is how inclement weather conditions increase the likelihood of driving while intoxicated...
When parents no longer live together, they generally need to figure out how they can share custody. They need to divide parenting time and legal authority. There may also be an obligation to provide financial support for the children. Even when the children in the...
A separation agreement helps you and your spouse set expectations for life after separation. It covers property, finances and children. Asking the right questions can protect your interests and reduce conflict. Understanding the agreement is important under North...
