You are at home one afternoon when you are surprised to see a police car pull up in front of the house. The officer walks up to the door, knocks, and asks if they can come inside and take a look around. What do you do in this situation? You may never have had any...
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Do divorcing North Carolina spouses split property 50/50?
Financial discussions often dominate divorce negotiations and family court proceedings. Spouses have to settle matters related to their shared property and debts. Unreasonable expectations and inaccurate information about divorce are quite common. People who approach...
What people get wrong about their right to remain silent
The right to remain silent is one of the most important protections for those in state custody. The right is so critical that police officers must provide it as part of the Miranda warning. Before questioning someone who is in state custody, officers generally need...
When can North Carolina pursue per se DWI charges?
Allegations of driving while impaired (DWI) offenses often stem from poor driving. People involved in collisions or pulled over for questionable conduct in traffic might face DWI charges. Drivers sometimes assume that if there aren't any major issues with their...
How to create a co-parenting plan in North Carolina
When you file for divorce in North Carolina, one requirement you and your spouse will need to work on is a parenting plan for your children. This written agreement will help both of you manage your children’s daily activities with stability and consistency...
Be sure to ask for a custody modification if you want to relocate
As a divorced parent, there may come a time in the future when you want to relocate. Some of it may depend on the age of your child. If you get divorced when your child is 16, you may simply live in the same home for the next two years, until they become a legal...
Can grandparents ask for visitation in North Carolina?
Parents with young children often rely on grandparents for support. They ask for free or low-cost child care. They move in with their parents while their children are young to save for their own homes. They ask for supplemental financial support so that they can...
Can police officers lawfully search a car during a traffic stop?
Traffic stops usually end with a driver receiving a warning or possibly a citation. However, some traffic stops escalate into an arrest. Police officers may accuse a motorist of driving drunk or committing a crime unrelated to the operation of a motor vehicle. In some...
What’s the impact of inconsistent visitation on children?
When a child’s routine of seeing a parent is disrupted, it can stir confusion and insecurity. Children thrive on stability, and when parenting time patterns are unpredictable, it leaves them feeling unsure of where they belong. This uncertainty can weigh heavily on...
Can you be arrested for someone else’s drug problem?
You may know someone, such as a family member, friend, coworker or roommate who has a drug abuse problem. A chemical addiction can have severe health impacts and long-term legal consequences. If this person is searched and caught with illegal substances, they could be...

