North Carolina judges make child custody decisions based on the best interests of the child. However, sometimes family situations change. What happens when parents need to move to another state with their child? Moving to North Carolina from another state If you have...
The Standardized Field Sobriety Test series consists of three different tests that law enforcement officers may ask you to take if they suspect you of drunk driving. What is the ultimate goal of these tests and what may cause you to fail at least one of them? About...
A criminal record may impact you for years after you finish your sentence. Sometimes, it may bar you from getting certain jobs or even living in some rental communities. An option you may want to consider is asking the court for an expungement. This process can give...
Once you and your spouse legally separate, you may wonder if you should move out of your marital residence. Even though you may want a fresh start in a new home, you may make your impending divorce more difficult for you to leave. Here are three reasons you may not...
Generally speaking, choosing a form of child custody is one of the hardest parts of divorce discussions that parents going through a split will have to face. Different forms of custody can benefit people in different situations, and what works for one family may not...
A criminal conviction is a big deal and an outcome that can permanently change your life's trajectory. Dealing with the ramifications of a conviction can feel particularly hopeless if you were unfairly charged. Depending on the circumstances of your arrest, you might...
A divorce can take its toll on your emotional health. The combination of stress, uncertainty and grief might begin a downward spiral of psychological trauma if you are not careful. Recognizing how a life event as significant as divorce could affect you can help you...
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...
