Cohabitation Terminates Alimony in North Carolina, but How Do You Determine if a Couple Is Cohabitating?
Most people hate having to pay alimony once it’s been ordered by the court, and that’s somewhat understandable; alimony can …
Read MoreObtaining a Temporary Parenting Arrangement in Mecklenburg County
When a couple splits up in North Carolina, whichever party has custody of children from the relationship is not required …
Read MoreBeware of Civil Actions After a Shoplifting Arrest
Shoplifting is a relatively minor crime that can have long-lasting consequences. Aside from the embarrassment, and the time and money …
Read MoreKnow When North Carolina Police Can and Cannot Search Your Vehicle
Even if you’ve done nothing wrong, dealing with police in the course of a traffic stop can be a nerve-wracking …
Read MoreDismissing Drug Charges Through North Carolina’s 90-96 Program
As drug laws continue to loosen around the country, resulting in lesser penalties and the legalization of marijuana in some …
Read MoreSplitting Assets in the Tar Heel State
North Carolina is an equitable division state, and an equitable property division is not necessarily the same thing as an …
Read MoreWelcome Back, ‘Nature Boy’
A Mecklenburg County judge rescinded an outstanding arrest warrant for former professional wrestler Ric “Nature Boy” Flair. The WWE …
Read MoreBrief History of Child Custody Laws
Up until the late 1970s, the prevailing theory about child custody was that children needed a strong attachment to one …
Read MoreHigh Court Wades Back Into Same-Sex Relationships
The United States Supreme Court resolved a complicated interstate family law matter in favor of the non-biological parent. V.L. …
Read MoreMurder in a Small Town
An Alexis woman is accused of killing three people, including her husband, in what investigators are calling a disturbing love …
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