Statesville North Carolina Legal Blog
Do not compromise on a parenting time schedule that does not work
One of the most crucial steps in child custody cases is establishing a parenting schedule. This document gives an agreement between the parents regarding the time the children spend with each of them. While some measure of compromise is best in divorce and custody...
Dealing with a proposed parental relocation
There is no denying that a divorce can be a painful process (even for those who push for it). In its aftermath, the memories of a couple's time together remain, which can make it difficult for both sides to move on. This may prompt many who have gone through such a...
What you should know about clearing your criminal record
Having a criminal record in North Carolina can create a number of challenges for you because employers, landlords and educational institutions may access that record and make decisions based on what they find. In some situations, you may lose an opportunity just for...
What should I do when coming up with a prenuptial agreement?
For a very long time, people have considered prenuptial agreements to be a thing of the rich. However, with the increase in the volume of divorce cases all charging a hefty amount, there are a lot more people who are discussing having a prenuptial agreement in their...
Opioid crisis causing parents to lose custody to grandparents
When most people think of bitter custody battles in North Carolina, they envision two exes getting into heated debates in court. This certainly does happen but there is a new type of custody battle taking center stage in courtrooms across America. The opioid crisis...
How to modify child custody in North Carolina
When life circumstances change, your child custody order may need an update to meet your family's needs. This scenario is common when you agreed to a specific visitation schedule when your children were young and it no longer works as well as it once did. Follow these...
What does it mean to be complicit in a crime?
Many North Carolina residents believe that the only people who risk being accused of a crime are the ones thought to have directly been involved in committing the criminal activity. However, this is not always so. It is possible under certain circumstances to face...
How the court decides to award alimony in divorce
During a divorce in North Carolina, the couple splits all assets, but sometimes one spouse still needs monetary support after the divorce finalizes. The court does not always grant alimony. Instead, the court looks at certain factors to determine length, amount and if...
3 key points about getting divorced in North Carolina
When starting the divorce process in North Carolina, you may have a lot of questions. The process can be confusing because of all the legal aspects. It may not help that you are also probably going through a lot of emotions and would rather be doing anything else...
Theft crimes in North Carolina
Every state has its own definitions and penalties for theft offenses, and in North Carolina, the charges depend on a variety of circumstances, such as how much and what type of property is taken and whether a weapon is involved. FindLaw notes that before a person...
