A traffic citation might not seem like a big deal until you have so many that you face suspension. The purpose of traffic laws is to protect you and others from preventable harm. Accumulating too many tickets can negatively impact you in several ways. When you...
During a divorce, it is common for parents to have difficulty getting along with one another. It can be even more challenging to reconcile in high-conflict divorces, even with your children in mind. If you cannot reconcile or have a combative relationship, it may be...
Social media can seem like an appealing outlet for stress or even a relaxing reprieve when the rest of your life is hinging on a criminal defense case. When law enforcement and prosecution officials are eager to use any evidence they can against you, though, it is...
Creating a workable child custody arrangement takes time and could require several drafts. Once finalized, it will still take time to adjust to shared parenting and establish boundaries. As your life progresses, there could be circumstances that interfere with your...
Divorce has its way of diminishing your self-esteem and leaving you feeling broken and hopeless. You might feel concerned about the uncertainty of your finances, career and relationships. Without adequate support, you could spiral into severe mental and emotional...
Extraordinary circumstances may call for exceptional measures. Sometimes, a citizen must commit an act against the law out of duress or necessity. Such a conjecture has limitations that a defendant should understand before using this argument. Was there reasonable...
Since a DUI conviction can have strong negative impacts on your life, you may wonder if you can prevent yourself from driving while drunk. Checking your sobriety level might seem like a good way to find out if you are alert enough to get behind the wheel. While...
After working hard to grow your 401(k) or IRA, you might understandably assume that the account is yours alone and that your spouse has no right to any of it when you divorce. In North Carolina, this is untrue. Even if yours is the only name on the account, the law...
When you have a child with someone in North Carolina outside of marriage, you need to establish paternity if you want certain things to take place. Establishing paternity gives you a chance to either seek child support from your child’s other parent or pursue custody...
Knowing what rights you do and do not have when interacting with authorities in North Carolina may help keep you out of trouble, and it may, too, save you considerable time and stress. For many drivers, a traffic stop is a harrowing, anxiety-inducing experience, but...
