Louisburg Law Blog
3 things you should never do at a DWI stop
You should always set up a sober ride if you plan to sip alcoholic beverages outside of your home. But in case you find yourself in a situation where you might not have waited long enough between drinking and driving, it’s important to think carefully about what you...
How to handle special days when dividing custody in a divorce
Shared custody or co-parenting arrangements have become the gold standard for modern divorces. With a few, relatively rare exceptions, the courts prefer to see both parents working together for the benefit of the children. Finding ways to split up parenting time is...
Speeding tickets do not come cheap
If you drive a car, you have likely crept over the speed limit at some point. Few of us drive with our eyes on the needle. It can be easy to go faster than you realize when your foot settles into a comfortable position on the pedal. A speeding ticket may not seem like...
How North Carolina helps you enforce a support order
As the custodial parent dealing with life after a divorce, you probably have a lot of expenses and may even be temporarily dependent on child support or spousal support to cover your bills and provide for your children while you get back on your feet. If your ex...
The value of the items involved influences penalties for theft
Theft is a broad area of criminal activity. Theft crimes include shoplifting or retail fraud and armed robbery, as well as everything in between these two extremes. North Carolina will bring different charges against someone accused of theft based on a variety of...
What are some unusual things that may signal the likelihood of a divorce?
Infidelity, money woes and addiction are commonly cited as the precursors to a divorce -- but there are other things in your life that can also indicate a divorce is more likely. These issues might not be the root cause of the marital spats, but they have been linked...
The long-term consequences of drunk driving
People who are caught driving while they’re intoxicated often worry about the immediate consequences they face. These are the ones that are imposed through the administrative process and the criminal court system. What they might not realize, however, is that there...
What happens with your kids on the holidays when you divorce?
Working out a shared parenting plan is a vital part of any divorce when there are kids involved. You may have it all planned in your head: drop the kids at school, go to work and finish in time to pick them up. Then, your daughter comes running up to you with a note...
Understand the ins and outs of a plea deal
People who are facing criminal charges have a few options regarding the resolution of their case. Understanding how each one of these can impact them might be beneficial. One of the most important things that defendants can do is speak to their attorney about what...
Divorce is a challenge after a long marriage
People may assume that couples who have been married longer are more likely to remain together. The fact is that the "grey" divorce rate is rising, and those going through one may face some hurdles that aren’t present when shorter marriages or marriages involving...
