Statesville North Carolina Legal Blog
Can a stepparent adopt stepchild in North Carolina?
Stepparents often have no legal rights or privileges to stepchildren. In some cases, it may be in the child’s best interests for a stepparent to legally adopt his or her stepchild. In North Carolina, a stepparent may adopt a stepchild by following the proper steps. In...
read moreDetermining child custody in North Carolina
Like other things, divorcing couples in North Carolina and elsewhere often disagree on custody of their shared children. As such, this is a sticking point for many people as they navigate legally ending their marriages. In order to help them prepare and know what to...
read moreCan you remove a criminal conviction from your record?
If you are a resident of North Carolina and you were convicted of committing a crime when you were younger, you may pay the price for years to come if you have a criminal record. Fortunately, the North Carolina Judicial Branch provides a process called expunction,...
read moreWill a criminal conviction affect your child custody case?
Before a North Carolina family law judge will make any custody determinations, he or she will examine several factors to determine what type of arrangement will be in the best interests of the child. The "child's best interests" standard is a broad one that can...
read moreShould I move out when facing a separation?
If your marriage is ending, you may want to cut ties and start fresh by leaving the family home as soon as possible. As long as you are safe at home, however, staying there may provide legal benefits during divorce proceedings. Consider these factors when determining...
read moreAre you required to get a custody order upon divorce?
When you and your partner decide to divorce or separate, you may wish to keep the process as uncomplicated as possible. To do this, you may wish to forgo the custody battle and maintain your own unofficial custody agreement. According to the North Carolina Judicial...
read moreRecognize the signs of emotional abuse
While your spouse may not hit you physically, she or he may strike you verbally and cause psychological bruises and breaks. Here at Griffin Law, PLLC, we feel it is important that our North Carolina clients consider emotional abuse when deciding whether to continue...
read moreHow can I make visitations easier?
One of the most difficult aspects of a divorce in North Carolina is trying to deal with the impact of the situation on your children. This is a huge change for them. They did not make the decision to split up the family. There are probably a lot of emotions involved,...
read moreNorth Carolina: Behavior during police body camera use
Certain cities in Iredell County, North Carolina, are among those in many states who have invested in body cameras for law enforcement officers. These cameras provide transparency between police and citizen interactions. Body cameras can remove bias when a difference...
read moreOccupying a marital home can help sell it
Some North Carolina couples decide to call it quits with their marital home along with their marriage, with each spouse opting for new living arrangements. But some divorced couples may discover that it is not easy to find a buyer for their old home. One way to help a...
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