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What is the process for establishing paternity in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, establishing paternity is a critical step for both legal and financial reasons. It can impact child custody, visitation, and support rights. Whether a father is listed on the birth certificate or not, there are clear legal pathways to establish paternity. Voluntary acknowledgment…
What should you include in your parenting plan?
Crafting a parenting plan can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to juggle the needs and schedules of everyone involved. Without a detailed parenting plan, you and the other parent may have a challenging road ahead. Whether you’re just starting the process or looking to…
Expunging your criminal record in North Carolina
Having a criminal record can be a significant burden and a barrier to employment, housing and even personal relationships. In North Carolina, the good news is that certain offenses can be expunged, allowing people to move forward with their lives normally and without the issue…
Five FAQs about sobriety checkpoints
Sobriety checkpoints are a common tool used by law enforcement to combat impaired driving. Here is a look at some of the most frequently asked questions about these checkpoints. What are sobriety checkpoints? Sobriety checkpoints, also known as DUI checkpoints, are temporary roadblocks. Police set…
Can police search your car without a warrant?
Police searches may feel intrusive, but they often operate within legal frameworks. Understanding your rights while behind the wheel is essential. Let us examine the circumstances under which police may search your car without a warrant and the steps you can take to protect yourself.…
How can age affect driving ability?
Certain physical and cognitive abilities can decline as you age, which may impact your driving. Vision changes, slower reaction times and decreased cognitive function are common. Medications taken for age-related conditions can also impair driving. These changes can make it harder to judge distances, respond…
Can an unmarried individual get alimony in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, the laws regarding alimony and equitable distribution, which is the division of assets and debts acquired during a marriage when a couple divorces, can be complex. When married couples divorce, the courts consider what is fair and equitable, but not necessarily 50/50…
How can grandparents claim custody in North Carolina?
Sometimes, parents experience challenging obstacles that make them unfit to care for their children. Under these circumstances, grandparents might try to gain custody of their grandchildren. North Carolina’s law establishes that a third party, including grandparents, can claim the right to custody of a child.…
Divorce Trends in 2024: How Economic Instability Is Affecting Marriages
In today’s ever-changing world, many couples are finding themselves facing new and unexpected challenges. Among these is the significant impact of economic instability on marriages. As we work our way through 2024, it’s important to understand how these financial pressures might be influencing decisions about…
Co-Parenting in a Post-Pandemic World: Navigating New Challenges
The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped our lives in numerous ways, presenting new challenges and forcing us to adapt to a range of unprecedented circumstances. For divorced or divorcing parents in North Carolina, these changes can complicate co-parenting arrangements that were already complex to begin with.…
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