No one should blame you for feeling agitated or anxious in the opening stages of your divorce. Still, you should not let your emotions get the better of you. Your goal should be to navigate your divorce in a way that leaves you with the best possible outcome. Keeping...
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What are the consequences of hiding assets during divorce?
If you are on the verge of divorcing your spouse, the two of you already may not see eye-to-eye on financial matters. After all, according to a recent survey, financial disagreements are responsible for more than 30% of divorces. Your money clashes may not end when...
Dividing a 401k in divorce?
If you withdraw the amount of money from your 401k that you agree upon during a divorce, you could end up dealing with more than you bargained for in the form of income taxes and early withdrawal fees. Instead, consider looking into a qualified domestic relations...
How may I benefit from an expunction?
Some North Carolina residents run into problems with the law. They may have been in the wrong place at the wrong time or made an error in judgment. If you are looking to move on from a conviction, your criminal record may continue to impede you, perhaps making it hard...
Child custody rights of unmarried parents
When you have children, and your relationship with the other parent ends, you face many concerns. If you are unmarried, you may wonder about your rights regarding child custody. Although many laws make a connection between parenting and marriage, North Carolina does...
What are some special situations that could result in more serious DUI charges?
Any DUI charge is serious because it can carry penalties and consequences that follow you for life. However, there are special circumstances in some cases that increase the severity of the charge or potential punishment. According to the North Carolina Department of...
What should you do when you receive a traffic ticket?
While getting a traffic ticket in North Carolina may not be the most convenient thing, ignoring it can put you in trouble with the law. Accumulating too many traffic tickets on your record could jeopardize your driving privileges. Staying vigilant and maintaining...
A misdemeanor conviction: the potential consequences
If you face misdemeanor criminal charges in North Carolina, you may focus on the sentence imposed by a conviction but believe the situation ends when you pay fines or spend a short time in jail. However, it may surprise you to learn that might significantly impact...
How does North Carolina determine child support?
If you have ended your relationship and share children with your former spouse, both parents must continue to support the children financially. In North Carolina, legal guidelines aim to maintain the child's standard of living in both households after the divorce....
What are some basics about fighting a traffic ticket?
When you receive a traffic ticket, you might not think of contesting it. However, it is not only possible to fight a traffic ticket in court but it could be important that you do so. Even if you receive a conviction for a so-called minor ticket, you will incur points...