A concerned father may face a tougher battle regarding child custody decisions. Society traditionally views mothers as the natural caregiver, and courts award custody to women more often than men. For instance, the U.S. Census Bureau reports that nearly 80% of...
When you and your children try to adjust to life after a divorce, you may wonder what the source of their increased anger or frustration is. In some cases, you may need to look at your ex-spouse and how they are behaving for more insight. Parental alienation is a...
Drivers with repeat convictions for driving while intoxicated (DWI) face harsh penalties in the state of North Carolina. One of the more severe penalties for repeat offenders occurs through the Governor’s DWI Initiative. The Habitual DWI statute The Habitual DWI...
With more than half of the United States reconsidering their marijuana laws to include medical or recreational use, it is only expected that federal policymakers reconsider as well. Many states currently regulate the growth, manufacturing, distribution and sale of...
Even if the child custody agreement that you and your ex-spouse have followed since your divorce is still working well, you may find that you need to change it to accommodate a major move. For example, say your employer has finally approved your promotion along with a...
During a divorce, the court acts to ensure that your children spend time with both parents to forge healthy emotional bonds. With several parenting models from which to choose, you and the other parent should develop something that works. North Carolina law requires...
If you are a first-time offender, you are likely worried about how a conviction will impact your future. A criminal record can follow you for a long time, affecting both your personal and professional life for many years. Some crimes may even prevent you from getting...
Divorce often gets a bad rap for causing financial hardship and disrupting plans for the future. However, what you may fail to see is the opportunities divorce can create. Even if you never anticipated your marriage ending the way it did, using your circumstances to...
A DUI conviction could have long-lasting and far-reaching impacts that you may not consider when faced with the threat initially. However, due to the potential ripples, it can cause in your life, you want to face a DUI charge like a serious matter. As an aspiring...
One of the largest challenges with getting divorced for many parents involves breaking the news to their children. For any number of reasons, people decide they no longer work as a married couple. After making the difficult decision to dissolve their marriages, those...
