If you are like most people, you likely pay little attention to a traffic ticket, especially if the officer issued it to you on the basis of an alleged minor violation, such as speeding. However, you need to take such tickets seriously, especially if they list a court...
When a child support amount is set in the final divorce settlement, it is not set in stone. In North Carolina, the courts determine the child support amount based on the combined gross income of both parents. Yet, as years go on, life situations occur that may alter...
Among the other impacts of divorce, many people also experience a blow to their finances. From asset division to alimony payments, there are a number of financial obligations that may arise, which will leave you in a tight spot financially. According to U.S. News...
When divorce hearings begin, one of the first things that judges must do is identify what assets and debts are marital property. North Carolina courts do not divide all of the property that each spouse owns and instead divide only marital property. Courts will...
Choosing how to co-parent after a divorce is a deeply personal decision that differs from divorcee to divorcee. What benefits you and your child might not be the same as what benefits other families. You will have to go through your options and break them down one by...
Deciding to get a divorce can often create both a sense of relief and freedom and also anxiety and dread. After all, you will soon head into uncharted territories. Coming across legal terms you do not understand is just the tip of the iceberg. While some may suggest...
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...
When a North Carolina law enforcement officer suspects you have been driving while impaired, he or she may have you submit to a breath test to see whether your blood alcohol concentration exceeds the legal limit. If the breath test shows that you are under the...
Figuring out your living situation after divorce is challenging, even for people who do not have kids. If you and your ex-spouse have children together, the situation becomes much more complex. In the majority of joint custody situations, the parents set up separate...
While deciding to end a marriage is almost never easy, North Carolina spouses typically want the process to be as quick and painless as possible. Statistics show that courts decide fewer than 10% of all divorces. But sometimes, going to court may be necessary,...