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Could I lose custody of my kids due to deployment?
It’s unlikely. Under North Carolina law, custody decisions are always to be made in the best interest of the child or children. The family courts are required to consider a variety of factors when deciding who should have custody of a child or children, and…
Can I recover my attorney fees if I was wrongly sued?
In some cases, people who win lawsuits can ask the court to order the other party to pay their attorney fees and court costs, as long as those are reasonable. However, this generally only happens when a North Carolina statute specifically says attorney fees can…
4 things to know about divorcing later in life
It used to be quite rare for people over 50 to divorce, but times are changing. Between 1990 and 2009, the divorce rate among people 50 and older doubled. In 1990, the divorce rate among that group was about 1 in 10. By 2009, it…
Do I get full legal custody if my ex has been absent for a while?
It’s not automatic, but you may be able to get full legal custody, depending on how long your ex has been absent and the reason for that absence. The first step is to consult with an attorney who knows how the system works. The difference…
Can you appeal a DWI conviction in North Carolina?
It depends. In general, you can file an appeal in a criminal case if you can show one of two things. Either the judge made a mistake in the law or there was a clear mistake in fact. In either case, the error must have…
If you have kids, summer is a little different after a divorce
Who doesn’t love summer? It’s a chance for kids to run through the sprinklers on hot days. There could be time at the beach or at the local pool. It’s for freedom and ice cream. For parents who have broken up, things may not always…
How long does it really take to get a divorce in North Carolina?
We hate to do it to you, but the answer is “it depends.” There are a lot of factors at work in determining how long a divorce will take. Some of them you can control, while others may be unavoidable. First, there are time limits…
Can police officers lie to you?
The short answer? Absolutely. Yes. Police officers can and do lie to people during investigations. This may come as a surprise to some movie and TV viewers. It’s a common trope in Hollywood that police officers can only lie if it’s absolutely necessary to maintain…
When can I get an annulment in North Carolina?
An annulment is different from a divorce. Where a divorce declares the marriage to be dissolved, an annulment declares that the marriage never happened. There is a lot of rumor and misinformation about annulments. For example, annulment is not a way for people who regret…
My ex got emergency custody of my children but there is no danger
If your children’s other parent has obtained an emergency custody order for your kids, you are probably outraged, especially if your kids were in no danger to begin with. Unfortunately, it’s not unheard of for parents to make false allegations in an effort to gain…
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