Winston-Salem Legal Issues Blog
How can I co-parent with a difficult ex?
Navigating a divorce with children involved is difficult enough, but attempting to co-parent with a difficult ex is an entirely new level of stress and emotion. Generally speaking, co-parenting is the most child-beneficial approach to parenting after a divorce, but...
What is the difference between separation and divorce?
When you feel that your marriage is beyond repair and that you no longer wish to remain in the relationship, you have a couple of choices for what you can do. North Carolina provides you with the option of a legal separation or a divorce. These are two very different...
Can you help your child adjust to your divorce?
During a North Carolina divorce, your children will experience massive change that they have to adjust to. As the parent, you have to ease that transition and help your child feel a sense of stability. Knowing that each child may react differently can help you to...
Using mediation to settle divorce disputes
Mediation can be a useful process to help the parties resolve their divorce related disputes. But a mediator is not a judge, and he or she does not get to make a decision about how to resolve the case and family law cases. In fact, in North Carolina, if a party files...
Does a DWI mean the loss of a CDL?
North Carolina drivers may need to watch out for extra patrols as the seasons change. Wintertime brings with it the potential for slick and slippery roads, making for dangerous driving conditions. A driver's physical condition may exacerbate the dangers of traversing...
In top 10 worst drunk driving states, N.C. ranks seventh
The holiday travel season for 2019 is now in full swing. With holiday traffic poised to reach near-record levels, national drunk driving statistics by state recently became public. Data collected in 2018 from organizations such as the National Highway Traffic Safety...
What are the signs of marital trouble?
Is your marriage on rocky ground? Sometimes it can be hard to tell. Signs of marital strife are not always obvious, especially when going through the motions day-to-day. Additionally, not all marital problems ultimately lead to divorce. According to Business Insider,...
Who must consent in stepparent adoptions?
As a stepparent, you play a vital role in your stepchild’s life. Not only do you provide emotional and physical support, but also, you and your stepchild share many experiences together, have many memories together and likely experienced several of life’s milestones...
Is there an accurate way for me to know my own BAC level?
Facing a drunk driving charge in North Carolina is probably one of the last things you want to do. However, it happens. You may feel perfectly fine to drive, but your BAC may be well over the legal limit. You may wonder if there is any way that you can accurately...
Do you need a child custody order?
Child custody matters can easily get heated because the right to parent your child is something nobody wants infringed upon. When establishing custody through a court order, one parent may lose certain rights or end up with a visitation schedule that is less than...
