The cost of divorce will vary from case to case because every marriage and situation is different. However, there are some ways to get an idea of how much you will spend. In general, you will spend the lowest amount of money if you have an uncontested divorce. That is...
Dealing with co-parenting a child after a divorce can be one of the most challenging aspects of ending a marriage. Courts attempt to look after the best interests of the child when drafting custody agreements. However, sometimes parents interfere with these...
North Carolina marriages end for many different reasons. Sometimes, two people simply fall out of love or find that the relationship between them has evolved into something more of a friendship. Yet, in other cases, marriages end because one or both parties in the...
After the end of a North Carolina marriage or romantic relationship involving children, you and your child’s other parent may need to make important decisions regarding child custody and visitation. If you and your child’s mother or father are going to share custody,...
North Carolina’s drunk driving laws are among the nation’s strictest. Driving while impaired within state lines has the potential to lead to serious, potentially life-changing penalties, with even first-time DWI offenders facing hundreds of dollars in fines and up to...
A drug possession charge may be troublesome enough to deal with. However, there are other offenses related to having illegal drugs that could add time to a possible prison sentence. Possessing drug paraphernalia is one example, as North Carolina law classifies it as a...
Social media has completely changed how we share feelings and experiences with friends. Websites and apps are the new standard for so many people to interact with one another. Instead of picking up the phone or scheduling a coffee date, you post your news on your...
Addiction can lead you to dark places in life, including an arrest on drug possession charges. Winding up in a police station after a night out is scary. How you behave there could make a difference in your future. If you find yourself in this situation, try and...
Many North Carolina residents navigate around their communities on golf carts and similar small vehicles. After a few drinks, this practice can result in charges of driving while intoxicated. Review the factors that may contribute to conviction for DWI involving a...
Effective March 13, 2020, North Carolina Chief Justice Cheri Beasley announced that all North Carolina criminal/traffic cases will be continued for the next 30 days. For court updates, you may visit: https://www.nccourts.gov/covid-19-coronavirus-updates The Forsyth...
