Louisburg Law Blog
How ex-spouses can negotiate custody over the holidays
The holidays can be great for spending time with family and friends. However, that may not always be the case for divorced parents. That's because many ex-spouses tend to fight over who gets the kids on which days. Courts can often get backed up during this time of...
Your social media use may affect divorce proceedings
Millions of people use social media every day to express their feelings, upload pictures and maintain friendships. It can be fun to join in on the sharing. But when you’re going through a divorce, social media is the last place you should divulge your thoughts and...
Hundreds arrested in North Carolina drugs, guns crackdowns
Law enforcement officials across the state have made hundreds of arrests in large operations over the past few days. In one case, the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement issued an announcement that more than 200 people statewide have been arrested on drug charges,...
5 books to helps parents succeed at co-parenting
When you got married, you likely weren't thinking about how you were going to get out. You may have been worried and anxious, but for most, those feelings are associated with any big step in life. While marriage is a big step, those initial emotions don't often lead...
What happens if you get a DWI with a minor in the car?
It’s never a good idea to drink and drive. Courts punish drinking and driving with a minor in the vehicle especially hard -- and for good reason. In 2017, 220 children were killed nationally in alcohol-related accidents. That, of course, doesn’t include those injured...
The start of a new year is peak season to file for divorce
The new year has begun, you have made your resolutions and you are planning your next year. You may be like many people and have decided this is the year you decide to divorce. If you have been contemplating divorce lately, it is not unusual. The first quarter of the...
Should you litigate or negotiate in divorce proceedings?
Every divorcing couple is different. Some couples amicably divorce, create parenting plans and share custody of their children. Perhaps they can even agree on which spouse will receive the family home and which will receive the family pet. Yet some couples cannot...
First-time DWI offenders could face severe penalties
Driving while under the influence of alcohol or substances is extremely dangerous to both the driver and the public’s safety. To prevent this danger, North Carolina has imposed some of the toughest Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) penalties in the country. First time...
Who gets the family dog after divorce?
Pet custody cases have becoming increasingly important among divorcing spouses in recent years. Over the past five years, the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers have reported a dramatic rise in pet custody cases. The trend of pet custody battles is unlikely to...
Negotiating a custody schedule that works for both sides
Throughout history, warring factions have come together searching for a more peaceful resolution to their disparate needs. They have often turned to negotiation, which at its finest, is a mix of diplomacy, dialogue and recognition. It isn’t about getting what you want...
