Making sure your child has a good life following your divorce is a process that will last for years to come. Even after securing a court order to set up your custody arrangement, it is likely you will have to return to court to change it in the future. You may have...
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Are you eligible for an expunction in North Carolina?
Having a criminal record in North Carolina has the potential to make many aspects of your life harder. Depending on what that record contains, it may make it difficult for you to find housing or lock down a job, among other possible negative effects. However, in some...
How might adultery impact your divorce?
Adultery is often the reason for a marriage to end. Unfortunately, some humans have a tendency not to be loyal to partners. If you have proof of an affair, you may be able to use it as leverage in your divorce. You might be able to get a better settlement or claim...
What determines who gets primary custody?
When parents decide to get a divorce, a key concern is who will have primary custody of the children. Battles can become even more contentious and painful. If parents can come to an amicable arrangement, a judge will favor using that agreement. If the parents cannot...
How much does a North Carolina DWI raise your insurance?
A North Carolina conviction for Driving While Impaired leads to severe penalties, some of which may impact your ability to hold down a job, pursue higher education or otherwise move forward with your life. While some of the repercussions you face in the wake of a DWI...
What can a plea bargain do?
When presented with a plea bargain, many people may feel tempted to take it right away without actually understanding what it entails. Do plea bargains have any negative effects? Are they right for everyone? What exactly can they do, anyway? Potential positives The...
Do charges ever disappear from your record?
In North Carolina, charges do not disappear from your record after a certain amount of time. You have to actively petition to get charges removed from your criminal record. However, not all charges are eligible for expunction. The nature of your charges will determine...
3 reasons you should not move out after separation
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...
What form of custody do studies support?
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...
When should you appeal a criminal conviction?
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...