In N.C. do you have to file a motion in court for a custody agreement if both parties are in agreement?

If there is no custody order in place, then both parents have equal rights to the children. If there is already a custody order in place that...

What is the penalty for 12 misdemeanors:4 b&e;4 trespassing and 4 prot order violations.Can he get out of this? What is penalty?

Under NC sentencing statutes, the penalty for misdemeanor criminal offenses is dependent upon the charges convicted of, the defendant's prior...

Charges in such an incident, unless the incident was witnessed by an officer, are instituted by the victim going to the magistrate and telling...

In a motion for summary judgement if an affidavit exists, should the motion for summary judgement refer to it being available

If you support a motion for summary judgment with an affidavit, which is recommended, then the Rules of Civil Procedure require that the affidavit...

Trying to lessen a DUI to Reckless Driving

I used to practice in Fayetteville, and the policy of the District Attorney's office at that time was that DWI's were not plead to Careless and...

Can i be suied for an accident that happened six years ago, when i wasn't charged with it at the time???

I you have auto insurance, you should let your insurance company know about the lawsuit so that your insurance agent can hire an attorney to...

NC state personal injury tort laws, car accident and injuries, statute of limitations

There is no legal time limit on obtaining medical examination and/or treatment, although there are statutes of limitations limiting the amount of...

Breech of contract home construction. Contract not completed. Construction done wrong.

I am licensed in North Carolina and may be able to help you, as I have substantial experience in construction litigation. However, I have a...

Is there a time limit?

I am not licensed in your state, so I cannot give you a definitive answer. However, most states have statutes that are known as statutes of...

Small claims judgement

The length of time that a judgment is enforceable is determined by the laws of the state in which the judgment was obtained. For example, in North...