In North Carolina, the laws are different for juveniles than they are for adults. If a juvenile is arrested, they are unlikely to face the same penalties for a conviction that an adult would for the same crimes. However, there has long been debate about how to address...
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Do you need a post-nuptial agreement?
If you married without a prenuptial agreement, you may assume you no longer have the protections a pre-nuptial agreement could provide if you divorce. However, a post-nuptial agreement may be an option. What is a post-nuptial agreement? A post-nuptial agreement is an...
Why people have started creating divorce registries
Divorce is a very challenging life transition. People intentionally ending their marriages face of variety of financial and personal challenges. They have a lot of intense emotions to process. They also have to make drastic changes to their living arrangements and...
License suspension part of the potential DWI conviction penalties
The consequences of a drunk driving conviction can be harsh. Most states, including North Carolina, take the prosecution of DWI charges quite seriously due to the potential for harm that arises when someone gets behind the wheel after drinking alcohol. For example, a...
These mistakes could upend your criminal defense
Allegations of criminal wrongdoing can damage just about every aspect of your life. While that can be incredibly stressful to think about, you should take some comfort knowing that there may be strong criminal defense options available to you. But to maximize your...
Preparing for your divorce in North Carolina
Divorce is often one of the most difficult experiences people will ever go through. The end of a marriage is usually devastating, no matter how long or short the marriage. If you are starting the divorce process in North Carolina, the idea of making legal decisions...
Preparing for your divorce in North Carolina
Divorce is often one of the most difficult experiences people will ever go through. The end of a marriage is usually devastating, no matter how long or short the marriage. If you are starting the divorce process in North Carolina, the idea of making legal decisions...
Those accused of stealing at work face felony charges
In most cases, the theft of small amounts of money, under $1,000, results in a misdemeanor charge in North Carolina. While misdemeanor theft charges can be serious, a conviction usually comes with fewer consequences than a felony conviction for theft or a related...
Four keys to getting the most out of your property division
North Carolina recognizes equitable division of marital property. This means that when you divorce, the court will try to find a distribution scheme that is fair in light of the facts. But this doesn’t mean that the distribution has to be fair. In fact, you can...
Tips for building a strong co-parenting relationship
Most North Carolina spouses who are facing the prospects of a divorce are probably trying to make certain preparations for their new life moving forward. This can especially be the case if you are bringing an end to your marriage as a parent. Prioritizing your...

