Joint custody is one of the most popular options for custody in today's society. Though sole custody once reigned supreme, studies over the years have shown that joint custody actually has many more benefits. As such, this custody option can potentially impact a child...
For as long as couples have gotten divorces, people in divorce situations have also hidden their assets. This has not changed in the current day, though the method of hiding assets has changed somewhat. These days, more people turn to cryptocurrencies when hiding...
Compared with other states, North Carolina falls mainly in the majority when it comes to enforcing DUI laws. Several metrics provide some insight into the state of combating hazardous driving due to the impairment of drivers by alcohol or drugs. For the most part,...
If you hit your head extremely hard in a car accident or another type of accident, you could sustain a traumatic brain injury. Depending on the severity of your brain injury, you could face problems that last temporarily or even permanently. TBIs are common and...
Most everyone is familiar with the concept of alimony, also known as spousal support or maintenance. But when we think of it, it’s usually in the context of money paid from one spouse to the other after the divorce is final. You’re probably less familiar with support...
Divorce can be hard on everyone but knowing what to expect may be able to help minimize some of your anxiety. If you and your spouse have made the difficult decision to divorce, it can be helpful to acquaint yourself with the basics of the divorce process. The basics...
In-home daycare centers can shield many criminal activities from police detection. According to a release from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina, a federal jury found that a daycare operation failed to provide such...
In North Carolina family law cases, people will often be under the impression that the case is destined for endless dispute. However, some cases are relatively agreeable with the parties coming to negotiated settlements to avoid longstanding acrimony and problems....
The phrase “innocent until proven guilty” is supposed to be one of the bedrock principles of the American criminal justice system. So is “beyond a reasonable doubt” when it comes to the burden of proof required to convict a person in our country. Unfortunately,...
Aware people know they should not have illicit drugs in their possession. For many, the temptation is still too great. They choose to engage despite the risks. Getting caught with narcotics while traveling means serious trouble. Even marijuana, which has seen widening...
