Getting married is a major decision that is intended to last for life. However, a significant proportion of marriages in the U.S. do end in divorce. Why is this the case? The truth is that there is not one sole reason, there are numerous factors to consider. There...
The majority of criminal cases don’t go to trial to be decided by a jury. They are usually settled with a plea deal between the defendant and prosecutors. Prosecutors typically want to save the time, resources and expense of taking a case to trial and risking a not...
You’ve probably heard the term “probable cause,” but didn’t give it much thought until you or a loved one was arrested and charged with a crime. The term is found in the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and protects Americans from being searched, arrested,...
You already know that American citizens have rights during an encounter with the police. Unfortunately, many people fail to exercise these rights during a traffic stop or when the cops show up on their doorstep. Police officers in Raleigh and other North Carolina...
Whether you were married for decades or months, did or did not have children, parted amicably or not, divorce hurts. The process and its after-effects will undoubtedly bring up a flood of difficult emotions at different times. You may at times feel deep sadness over...
When you have a teenage child who is approaching 18, you may wonder if it’s really necessary to put a custody schedule into place. They’re old enough to drive, go to their activities on their own and work a job. While your teen may be close to full independence, it is...
St. Patrick’s day is traditionally a big day of celebration in North Carolina. The celebrations begin early with many restaurants and pubs offering “kegs and eggs” for breakfast. The green beer will be flowing as parties continue late into the evening. No one wants...
As you go through a divorce, you need to determine what to do with all of your assets. Perhaps you don't have children, so you're not worried about parenting time and custody situations. Everything revolves around your assets, and the home is your largest asset. As...
Police officers in movies and television shows behave in ways that real police officers cannot. They pull out their weapons with almost no provocation. They become physically violent when emotionally provoked. They also openly lie to those that they interrogate in the...
During a North Carolina divorce, both spouses can trust that the outcome for property division will be fair. That is because state law requires the equitable distribution of a couple's marital property based on their personal circumstances. A judge will look at...