As a North Carolina motorist, you are subject to a variety of rules and regulations as you travel the state’s roadways, but did you know there are strict laws regarding speeding in the area? The Official North Carolina DMV Website notes that a variety of suspension...
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Don’t make these mistakes in your prenuptial agreement
Before you get married, you should discuss the possibility of a prenuptial agreement with your betrothed. While some people don’t want to do this because they assume it’s a bad thing, a solid agreement can help set your marriage off on the right foot by providing you...
When to revisit a parenting plan with your ex-spouse
When you got divorced, you wisely resolved to put your children ahead of your personal feelings and work as hard as possible with your ex to be good parents. Unfortunately, your ex-spouse didn’t take that approach. Whether they’re generally emotionally immature or...
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...