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...
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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...
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...
Can a paternity action be filed against you after you die?
Establishing that you are the legal father of one or more children allows you to pursue visitation rights and give your children access to family information and benefits. You also have an important say in determining your family responsibilities. It is important to...
Using a prenuptial agreement to establish a trust
There are a number of important issues a North Carolina couple can address in a prenuptial agreement, including what should happen to property following the death of one or more of the spouses. A prenuptial accord can help ensure that children of the couple receive...
Can you include life insurance in marital assets?
In the majority of life insurance policies in North Carolina, a person’s spouse is the primary beneficiary. After all, life insurance protects your closest loved ones from financial ruin if your income is lost due to your death. When you name your spouse as your...
Recognize the signs of emotional abuse
While your spouse may not hit you physically, she or he may strike you verbally and cause psychological bruises and breaks. Here at Griffin Law, PLLC, we feel it is important that our North Carolina clients consider emotional abuse when deciding whether to continue...
How a DWI conviction negatively impacts your employment
At Griffin Law, PLLC, in North Carolina, we represent numerous clients charged with DWI. As you know, DWI is one of the most serious traffic-related offenses with which you can be charged. Not only can a conviction result in a significant jail or prison sentence, but...
Why blowing off your court date is a really bad idea
At Griffin Law, PLLC, in North Carolina, we represent many people facing various traffic court charges. We therefore know that most people look on traffic tickets as relatively minor things that they can ignore or for which they can fail to appear for their scheduled...
How can I tell if I am headed for divorce?
Divorce is a subject that rarely comes out of the blue. For many couples, there are quite a few signs and indications of a marriage headed towards divorce, from communication issues to hostile behavior. While it may be possible to salvage your marriage and heal from...