Why You Need an Attorney for Any Drug Offense
A recent report, States with the Biggest Drug Problems in 2017, published in The News & Observer revealed that North Carolina was number 20 on its list. The study compared 15 metrics from arrest and overdose rates to opioid prescriptions and meth lab incidents per capita in all 50 states. Of the more than...
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No (Ex)cuses: Getting the Child Support You Deserve
Raising a child is hard work. It’s even harder when you’re divorced, working 40+ hours a week, and struggling to make ends meet. But wait, don’t you receive child support from your ex? You should, but your ex has decided to ignore making payments.
If you find yourself in a constant fight to collect child...
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New Tax Bill Just Erased Your Alimony Deduction
President Trump recently signed the giant tax overhaul that includes a provision scraping a 75-year-old tax deduction for alimony payments.
Alimony payments, typically defined in the terms of a divorce settlement, are the payments someone gives to an ex-spouse who earns less money. Statistics vary, but The IRS says that approximately 600,000 Americans claimed an...
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Don’t Let the Stress of the Holidays Ruin Your Marriage
As Christmas nears, it can be either a season of cheer or a season to fear. The stress of the holidays, with all its planning, negotiating (whose parents should you visit this year?) and the financial strain of gift-giving can make you want to throw away the mistletoe. Don’t let Christmas pull you and...
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The Making of a Murder: Opioid Dealers Could Find Themselves in Prison for Life
More than 12,000 North Carolinians have died from opioid-related overdoses over the last 17 years, the majority of which were unintentional, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
At just 16, Sarah Reams had already received her commercial fishing license and enjoyed spending time outdoors working on a boat with her...
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Teens and Alcohol: A Disastrous Mix
Drivers under the age of 21 are responsible for approximately 17 percent of all fatal alcohol-related crashes in the U.S. According to the CDC, nearly 2,000 underage drinkers die every year while operating a vehicle, and alcohol is a factor in one-third of all teen auto accidents.
In North Carolina, getting a DWI when you’re...
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A “Drink or Two” Could Mean Jail Time in North Carolina
We are all aware that drinking and driving is wrong. No one should get behind the wheel of a car after a night of drinking. Unfortunately, some may decide they are still able to drive after two or three glasses of wine or a shot or two of liquor and that’s the big problem....
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Summer Driving: That’s the Ticket
Speeding is the most common type of moving violation—66 percent of all tickets issued in the U.S. are for exceeding posted speed limits.
Summertime is synonymous with travel. The season often brings vacations, road trips, and other fun adventures. During these months, traffic increases significantly on North Carolina’s highways and roadways and it’s important for...
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HB 746 One Vote Away from Changing Concealed Carry Laws
The new legislation would make North Carolina one of roughly a dozen states that allow people to carry a concealed handgun without a permit.
Late last week the North Carolina House of Representatives voted to approve HB 746 which would allow citizens to carry a concealed handgun in certain places without a permit—including legislative buildings....
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Don’t Make These Mistakes Early in Your Marriage
Marriage is easy when life is going smoothly. Couples are often on their best behavior in the first few weeks or months of a union because they don’t want to burst the bubble of perfection. They are more patient, more forgiving, and more polite in those early days, but how long can that situation...
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Tips for Your First Meeting with a Divorce Attorney
Tips for Your First Meeting with a Divorce Attorney
Divorce is stressful, but the right attorney can help ease you through the process.
Your first meeting with a divorce attorney more than likely comes at a time when you’re stressed, worried, emotional, and, perhaps, angry. You may be nervous about your consultation, but don’t be—your...
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Not so Happy Holidays
Yes, “Divorce Day” actually exists. Find out why so many couples decide to call it quits on this day.
Perhaps you’ve never heard of “Divorce Day,” but talk to almost any lawyer and he or she will tell you it definitely exists. It’s the day when a huge number of couples initiate separation and divorce...
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