Most drivers convicted of traffic offenses in North Carolina must pay both a fine and the court costs. However, there is a unique judicial action available for some traffic violations that may result in reduced fines. The courts refer to this action as a prayer for...
Have you ever come across a stretch of a rural road in North Carolina with no signs identifying the speed limit? If so, it is not an invitation to drive as fast as you want to. Instead, it means that statewide statutory speed limits apply. If you fail to observe...
When it comes to estate planning, you are never too young to get started. Your level of wealth also does not matter, as any person with some assets should have a solid plan in place. Of course, creating a plan is really just the beginning. You must also ensure your...
Whether you are working through a difficult divorce or you ended your marriage years ago, you could have various concerns related to child custody. As a parent, it is essential to safeguard your relationship with your child and his or her best interests....
If you are like many North Carolinians, you often find there are too few hours in the day to accomplish everything you need to finish. Exceeding the speed limit by a few miles per hour may be part of fitting everything into your hectic schedule. Speeding may not be...
Social security disability benefits can provide you with a reliable, alternative source of income when your condition prevents you from working. However, as you recover, you may reach a point where you desire to return to the workforce. Knowing how to balance your...
An important part of the estate planning process in North Carolina involves recognizing those opportunities to preserve assets. Some pending expenses, however, may seem inevitable. You might reasonably list estate taxes in this category. Yet is that true? North...
An arrest for driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a nerve-wracking experience at best, especially for a first-time offender. Following an arrest, the driver may have no idea what happens in the near term and what kind of long-term effect a conviction might have. Breath...
Parenting is hard enough when you do not feel like you have to fight your co-parent every step of the way. Unfortunately, this is the experience many newly divorced parents have. The penchant to fight one another may end up outweighing your ability to help your child....
When a North Carolina law enforcement official stops your car and suspects you may be under the influence of alcohol, you may have to take a breath test so that the officer may determine your level of impairment. A conviction for driving while impaired may lead to...
