Winston-Salem Legal Issues Blog
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...
Should divorcing couples sell their business?
Dividing up marital assets in a divorce can become more complicated if the spouses own and manage a business. North Carolina business owners who are married face a number of options when they decide to end their marriage. Some are content to keep running the business...
When possession with intent to distribute occurs
Possession of illegal drugs with an intent to distribute is a serious offense punished by both state and federal laws. To understand how this crime is defined in North Carolina, it helps to know that this offense requires two components. First, an individual charged...
Can you get a felony for driving while impaired in North Carolina?
Many states are cracking down on the deadly crime of impaired driving, and North Carolina is one of the strictest. The short answer to the above question is: Yes, you can be charged with a felony for DWI, but typically this level is only reserved for repeat offenders....
The longevity of emergency custody orders in NC
Custody battles are often long and drawn out and can take anywhere from months to years to settle. Unfortunately, there are some circumstances in which a parent or, more accurately, the child, cannot wait months or years, such as one parent is physically violent,...
North Carolina child custody order basics you should know
Dividing parenting time between you and your ex can be a challenge, especially if you have difficulty making decisions together. Whether or not you are able to come to an agreement about your children and how you would like to spend time with them, having your...
Defend yourself if you’re accused of a DWI
DWI charges can affect all aspects of your life, from your social circle to your job to your own perception of yourself. It's important to recognize that a first-time offense can have lasting implications, but it doesn't mean that you are inherently bad or that you...
North Carolina drug charges yield notably serious consequences
Increasingly, more people across the country – including many North Carolina residents – are adopting liberalized attitudes toward drug possession and use.Marijuana is usually the centerpiece topic in decriminalization-linked discussions, with proponents...
