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What is Permanent Alimony?

As an experienced North Carolina alimony lawyer, Jonathan Breeden of the Breeden Law Office knows how hectic and painful a divorce can be. You may no longer get along with your spouse, and you may just want the process to be over and done with. For over a decade, attorney Breeden has provided compassionate and […]

Can a Police Dog Legally Search My Vehicle?

When you are pulled over by the police while driving, you need to understand your rights in regard to searches of your vehicle and person. While you may think of searches as the police looking around your vehicle or patting you down, these can also be conducted by drug-sniffing dogs. K9 officers can be trained […]

When Can a Juvenile Be Charged as an Adult in North Carolina?

If your child was recently taken into custody or accused of committing a crime, you are probably very anxious to learn whether they will be treated like a minor or an adult by the courts. In such a difficult situation, your concerns are certainly valid, because the difference between the juvenile and adult criminal court […]

The Divorce Mediation Process

Not all divorces need to be difficult court battles. When a divorce or its related issues are contested, then you need to go back and forth to court to argue your position and hear the judge’s decisions. However, if you and your former spouse agree that it is time to end the marriage and do […]

What Happens When You’re Arrested in North Carolina

Being accused of a crime and finding yourself arrested is a stressful prospect for anyone. However, the more you know about the process will make the experience that much more bearable because you’ll know what to expect and how to protect your rights. Essentially, there are two very different scenarios that may lead to your […]

How Is Paternity Established in Court?

Establishing a child’s parentage when he or she is born into a marriage is usually quite simple. North Carolina automatically assumes a husband and wife are the parents of an infant born to the wife. Additionally, it is an easy process to establish paternity when the mother and father are in an amicable relationship. They […]

Divorce from Bed and Board in North Carolina

Understanding Divorce From Bed and Board in NC: Key Facts and Legal Process A fault-based divorce is becoming a thing of the past; nowadays, couples tend to file for a no-fault divorce, since they don’t need grounds to file for divorce in North Carolina. The only grounds for an absolute divorce in North Carolina is […]

Best Interest of the Child Standard in North Carolina Child Custody

Like many court systems in the United States, North Carolina’s family court makes decisions about child custody and visitation cases based solely and absolutely on the best interest of the child. While there is no hard and fast definition for it, ChildWelfare.gov refers to “best interests” as “deliberation that courts undertake when deciding what type […]

North Carolina Adoption Preplacement Assessment Process

Making a decision to adopt a child, while exciting, is only the beginning of the arduous process. Before the North Carolina Division of Social Services can allow a child to be adopted, it has to get to know the potential adoptive parents so it can confirm the child will be raised in a safe, loving […]

Does My North Carolina Will Have to be Filed with the Court?

Drafting a will gives you the chance to define how you want your estate to be divided, eliminates arguments about who is getting your assets, and allows you to provide for your family even if you’re no longer around. But what, exactly, are you supposed to “do” with a will after you draft it? Should […]

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