When you file for divorce, a big part of the process is dividing your marital assets. You and your spouse must list all debts and assets, which will then be divided and distributed based on your situation. Unfortunately, not everyone is upfront and honest in these...
Year: 2022
The problem with pleading guilty to your DWI charge
In North Carolina, just like throughout the rest of the country, it is illegal to get behind the wheel when you know that alcohol or drugs have affected your ability to safely drive. When a police officer believes someone has committed a driving while impaired (DWI)...
Fighting for sole custody can backfire for some parents
Many parents in North Carolina care more about their relationship with their children than the financial terms of their divorce. What they want more than anything else is to see the children as much as possible. That is a noble and real reasonable goal, but parents...
Know your Miranda rights
If you’ve watched any true crime drama or movies, you’ve probably heard the police reading someone their rights. This usually starts off with relaying that the person has the right to remain silent. It continues with the right to have an attorney present. The rights...
Where to live while you divorce
If you have spent years sharing the same bed, the decision to divorce can leave you with a difficult choice. While you cannot continue sleeping together, whether to stay living together until you finalize the divorce might be tougher to decide. Several factors could...
Why parents should sometimes put themselves first in a divorce
As a divorcing parent, you have probably heard that you should prioritize your children’s best interests. You should, but it is not as black and white as it seems. If you have traveled by plane, you will have heard the safety briefing where the crew tells you that in...
2 mistakes to avoid when facing a criminal charge
Being arrested and charged with a crime can be traumatizing and stressful, to say the least. If you are accused of a crime, it is important to understand that your case begins the moment law enforcement begins investigating you for the crime in question. What you do...
2 reasons you may need to install an IID after a DWI offense
Drivers in North Carolina are subject to strict laws regarding chemical impairment. People should not get behind the wheel anytime they feel the impact of mind-altering substances like alcohol, prohibited drugs and prescription medication. They also have to ensure...
When can you be arrested for having OxyContin in your possession?
The drug most closely associated with the opioid epidemic in this country is OxyContin – often known as just Oxy. There’s been so much notoriety around this highly addictive prescription painkiller that many people assume it’s illegal. As long as you have a valid...
Do you and your spouse have different financial priorities?
Marriage is about trust and tackling issues together as a couple. You won’t agree about everything but it’s important to have some fundamentals in place. Something that causes many couples to go their separate ways is disputes over finances. Do you and your spouse...