Child custody disputes and uncertainty about relevant laws can lead to strong emotions, whether you are a custodial parent or a non-custodial parent. It is pivotal to do everything in your power to protect your relationship with your kid and serve their best...
Winston-Salem Legal Issues Blog
How does wealth impact arguments in divorce?
Wealth has many impacts on people's decisions regarding whether to get a divorce in the first place. But after that point, does wealth actually impact any matter of divorce? If so, how? Do higher assets equal more fights? Business Insider talks about the effect that...
40% increase in drug overdose deaths in North Carolina
Over most of the last five years, deaths due to drug overdoses in North Carolina have trended upward. Nevertheless, there was a dramatic increase in overdose deaths of 40% between 2019 and 2020. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services provides some...
What you should know about custody modification in North Carolina
North Carolina allows both parents, custodial and non-custodial, to file for custody modification. Your situation can change personally, or your child may have changing needs as they age. Either way, the court will consider any substantial change in circumstances....
What constitutes marital misconduct in North Carolina?
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...
What types of child custody does North Carolina recognize?
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,...
Why is the divorce rate among older adults at an all-time high?
While the divorce rate across North Carolina and the rest of the nation declined between 2000 and 2020, the number of adults navigating divorce later in life is increasing. Many people between about 50 and 70 are now divorcing for the first time, and many of them are...
How much does a North Carolina DWI raise your insurance?
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...
What does state law consider to be drug paraphernalia?
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...
3 reasons you should never post about your accident on social media
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...