When facing the prospect of divorce, one of the most important decisions you and your spouse must come to terms with is how to divide up your shared assets. This is especially true in a state like North Carolina, where equitable distribution laws dictate that property...
Infidelity typically involves someone violating the parameters of a romantic relationship by becoming intimate with someone else. However, the word infidelity has broader connotations than that. The term implies behavior that undermines the trust between partners and...
When children are involved, a divorce can get more complicated. Divorce has several effects on kids, from psychological to educational. However, you can control them or evade some by approaching the matter with the right tips. How your kids learn of the divorce can...
One of the most irritating experiences many drivers deal with is getting a traffic ticket, usually due to distracted driving, speeding or driving without a license. Though some drivers have no problem paying off a ticket, others do, and that could lead to major...
Statistics from recent years have shown that the divorce rate in the United States continues to trend downward. In the 1970s, states began to implement no-fault divorce laws, and there was a quick rise in divorce cases over the next decade. But, there’s been a general...
Marriage is a happy phase in many people's lives. However, several factors can lead to the marriage ending, and being unfaithful is one of them. Trust is vital in a healthy marriage. Infidelity breaks trust and causes significant emotional pain. When one can't trust...
Maybe you’ve noticed, but there’s been a disturbing rise in the number of self-checkout lanes popping up in stores all over – especially in department stores like Wal-Mart or grocery chains. Some customers don’t mind them – or even prefer them when they only have one...
Those arrested for violating a state-level controlled substance law often feel confused by the legal terms they hear in their case. After all, controlled substances include many different drugs and ingredients. You could trust the justice system to treat you fairly...
This time of year, you can bet that employees and security guards in stores of all kinds are on the lookout for shoplifters. With shelves and racks stocked for the holidays, it can be tempting for someone to pocket a small item or stuff a larger one in a bag or under...
A motion to suppress is filed to exclude specific evidence from a trial. If evidence is suppressed, it will not come up at any point of the trial, and it can significantly affect the outcome of your case. There are several reasons a court can suppress evidence in a...
