North Carolina law requires a court order to change an existing custody arrangement. If you do not have legal custody of your children, you may file a motion with the court to obtain custody or modify a current order. The North Carolina Judicial Branch website notes...
If a police officer arrests you for breaking and entering in North Carolina, the crime with which the state will charge you depends on several factors, including what type of building you broke into, whether another person or persons occupied it, and your reason for...
It is not uncommon for residents of North Carolina to submit claims for Social Security Disability Insurance only to have those claims denied. However, if you find yourself in this situation, do not give up hope. The U.S. Social Security Administration has an appeals...
If you are getting started with estate planning, you may have heard about the benefits of creating a trust. However, you may still be unclear about what exactly a trust is or what it does. According to The Street, a trust is a separate legal entity that you create to...
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...