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Jonathan Dean Griffin

Jonathan Dean Griffin is a family law attorney at Griffin Law, PLLC in Statesville, North Carolina. With over 20 years of experience, he also represents clients in criminal defense, handling cases such as divorce, child custody, child support, DUI/DWI, and other criminal matters. He earned his J.D. from North Carolina Central University School of Law (cum laude, 2001) and his B.S. from the University of Texas at Tyler (magna cum laude, 1994). Licensed to practice in North Carolina since 2001, Jonathan is dedicated to helping clients navigate difficult legal challenges with skill and compassion.

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How do courts decide the equitable distribution of marital assets?

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Last Modified on Apr 05, 2023

In a divorce, parties will have to touch on different issues, such as alimony or child custody and support. One…

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Visitation guidelines in North Carolina

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Last Modified on Mar 23, 2023

Custody cases cover many important issues affecting the child, one of which is visitation rights and schedules. Here are things…

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Possible grounds for requesting child custody modification

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Last Modified on Mar 02, 2023

Child custody arrangements are not definite. Significant changes in either the child’s or a parent’s life may happen over time,…

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What is felony-level shoplifting in North Carolina?

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Last Modified on Feb 24, 2023

Most of us know what the crime of shoplifting is: taking something from a store without paying for it by…

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Improving the coparenting relationship for your child’s sake

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Last Modified on Feb 22, 2023

Learning to parent with someone else in North Carolina while living in separate homes is not always easy. In many…

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When should I file a motion to modify a custody order?

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Last Modified on Feb 08, 2023

Making sure your child has a good life following your divorce is a process that will last for years to…

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Are you eligible for an expunction in North Carolina?

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Last Modified on Jan 25, 2023

Having a criminal record in North Carolina has the potential to make many aspects of your life harder. Depending on…

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How might adultery impact your divorce?

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Last Modified on Jan 11, 2023

Adultery is often the reason for a marriage to end. Unfortunately, some humans have a tendency not to be loyal…

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What determines who gets primary custody?

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Last Modified on Jan 09, 2023

When parents decide to get a divorce, a key concern is who will have primary custody of the children. Battles…

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How much does a North Carolina DWI raise your insurance?

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Last Modified on Dec 28, 2022

A North Carolina conviction for Driving While Impaired leads to severe penalties, some of which may impact your ability to…

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Can you relocate with your children after a divorce?

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Last Modified on Dec 13, 2022

After you divorce, you might want nothing more than to move far away from your ex. Unfortunately, this reason alone…

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How can you parent your children with a narcissist?

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Last Modified on Nov 29, 2022

Co-parenting is a struggle for most parents. Co-parenting can feel like even more of a hurdle when you have a…

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