If charged with drunk driving in North Carolina, people face wide-ranging penalties, including jail time, fines and driver’s license suspensions. Under certain circumstances, motorists charged with or convicted of operating a vehicle while intoxicated must also have...
Having a North Carolina estate plan helps ensure that your wishes come to be if you become unable to vocalize them, and it may, too, mean your loved ones have an easier go of things after your passing. Putting together an effective estate plan does not need to cost a...
You may apply for Social Security Disability Insurance after an injury or illness makes it difficult for you to complete routine job tasks. As noted on the SSA.gov website, if an impairment leaves you unable to work for at least a year, you may qualify. To receive...
When going through divorce, it is important to consider the well-being of your children. As parents, you surely want what is best for your child, and the thought of putting them through a strenuous situation likely leaves you displeased. Unfortunately, while there is...
Parents always want what is best for their children, which is one thing that makes divorce so difficult. It is impossible to completely shield a child from the damage divorce can do. It is, however, possible to soften the blow. The form of custody a couple decides on...
Even in the healthiest of parent-child relationships, there are times when uncomfortable discussions must take place. If your parent is approaching their senior years without an estate plan in place, it might be time to broach the subject of how they would like to...
The opinion held by the overwhelming majority of people in North Carolina may be that when a married couple divorces, the family court hearing their case has the sole authority to determine their custody arrangement. While most may permit the court to take the lead in...
No matter where you are in life, you may begin to wonder about your estate and what will happen after you die. Choosing people who will inherit your assets, typically named beneficiaries, is an important step in this process. There are some misconceptions and...
Like all states, North Carolina has laws in place prohibiting you from driving while impaired. If a North Carolina law enforcement official stops your car and charges you with DWI, you may face possible jail time, hefty fines and other repercussions in the aftermath....
Divorce can be difficult, and co-parenting can be stressful. This can be true even if your custody arrangement is working for you. That said, a custody arrangement that is not working for you can make things even more stressful. If you think that your custody...