Starting a business and working for one’s self is a dream shared by many people in North Carolina. But in the midst of creating a business plan and budget, it is easy to overlook a potential stumbling block -- divorce. Getting a prenuptial agreement before walking...
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Review police actions after a DWI arrest
You, like many other North Carolina residents, may enjoy going out for a drink or two with friends or family. You may not consider yourself a heavy drinker, but you still enjoy the occasional beer or glass of wine, and do not mind using “getting a drink” as an excuse...
How can I make divorce more affordable?
There are many difficulties associated with divorce, but one of the more overlooked ones is the cost of the process. In fact, depending on the surrounding factors, divorce can potentially cost up to $100,000 or more. The good news is that there are ways to make...
How should you deal with your portion of a 401k?
You may feel prepared to deal with any topics that may come up as you enter into your property division proceedings in Hillsborough, yet their will inevitably be some issues that will arise that may catch you by surprise. One of these may be the fact that your...
How accurate are field sobriety tests?
In North Carolina, officers sometimes use field sobriety tests. It is a tool that helps them detect potentially impaired drivers. Based on results, they choose if they wish to do further testing. Blood and breath tests are the most common follow-ups. But how accurate...
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...

