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Financial Steps to Take Before Filing for Divorce

You can wake up one day and decide to file for divorce immediately. However, you will be better prepared for your divorce and to fight for what you deserve if you do your research first. You should consult with a divorce lawyer as soon as possible to discuss the best way for you to move […]

New Law in NC Makes It Easier to Expunge Your Record

Over the summer, Governor Roy Cooper signed a law that reforms the process for getting your criminal record expunged in North Carolina. While record expungement does not eliminate your criminal convictions, it does keep them out of the view of the public. Governor Cooper’s decision was based on his opinion that criminal justice should end […]

A Raleigh couple argues about who can keep the house as they go through the divorce process in Wake County.

How to Keep Your House in a Divorce

Getting a divorce is a life-altering experience. Not only are you ending your marriage, but you are also likely going to give up some possessions you owned as a couple, in addition to negotiating child custody and support payments. Some people have a hard time letting go of everything in their lives at once, and […]

Tips to Survive Thanksgiving After a Divorce

Getting a divorce can be one of the most emotional experiences in your life. Once your divorce is finalized, your whole life will completely change. The first holidays as a newly single person will likely be difficult. Thanksgiving is particularly challenging, because it’s a holiday that revolves around being with family. This is not a […]

What is a QDRO?

If you are going through a legal separation and divorce, a QDRO can help you and your former spouse properly divide your assets while also limiting needless hassle and tax liability in many cases. Short for “Qualified Domestic Relations Order,” a QDRO is an order that the judge in your divorce case signs to address […]

Can My Ex Contact Me After I File a Restraining Order?

When a relationship ends, emotions can run high. Sometimes these emotions get the best of a person, and they develop intro angry and aggressive behavior that makes you fear for your safety. One way of dealing with this fear is by filing a restraining order. In North Carolina they are referred to as 50B restraining […]

What Happens if I Refuse a DWI Test in North Carolina?

If you are pulled over under the suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI) in North Carolina, you can expect a relatively routine process. An officer is going to ask you a few questions to determine if there are any initial signs of inebriation. If the officer thinks you may have been drinking, they may ask […]

Can My Child Decide Which Parent They Want to Live With?

When you and your spouse decide to get divorced, one of the hardest topics that needs to be addressed is child custody. If your child is an infant, then there is no discussion as to whether their opinion matters. You two will either decide on a parenting plan yourselves, or a judge will decide what […]

Will a Criminal History Affect My Divorce?

When you are heading into a divorce, there is no stopping you from worrying about the outcome. Will you get to keep the house and your car? Will you get your portion of the savings accounts and investments? Will you get custody of your kids? North Carolina divorce law can be confusing. There are many […]

What Do Police Look for in DWI Cases?

Being pulled over for driving while intoxicated is terrifying. You may be entirely confident you are sober, yet nervous enough to make mistakes that make you look inebriated. If you make a few too many mistakes, these can add up to an arrest, even if there is no hard evidence of a DWI. That is […]

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