Honesty is truly the best policy on this one. Owning up and accepting responsibility for a mistake will go over much easier with the Board of Law...

What counts as abandonment?

Abandonment is defined under North Carolina's Juvenile Code as willfully abandoning the juvenile for at least six consecutive months immediately...

Am I eligible for any type of support if my husband divorces me, and how can I protect the few items I own as well as my credit?

In North Carolina to be entitled to spousal support there must be a supporting/dependent relationship between the spouses and a need for the...

What are my options for getting charges reduced or dropped? How much will it all cost?

If you have a clean criminal record (i.e. no previous criminal convictions), you should be able to get the possession charge dismissed and the...

Does my ex have to share info on our children

In North Carolina, willfully failing to follow a court order without lawful justification or excuse is contempt of court and can be punishable up...

What happens when someone constantly disobeys our temporary custody agreement ?

Willfully disobeying a court order without lawful justification or excuse is contempt of court, and can be punishable in North Carolina by up to...

At this age what can I do as a parent to possibly have the visitation modified, or is there anything at all that I can do?

Whenever there has been a substantial change in circumstances, a parent can petition the court to modify a previously entered custody order. If Dad...

What information/documentation do I need to keep my son mostly in my care? (With his dad getting him every other weekend)

When determining custody, judges consider what will be in the best interest of the child. If your son has been doing well in your care, you should...

Is OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE ON MARIJUANA charge SAME AS ALCOHOL DUI

Yes, in North Carolina it is called Driving While Impaired (DWI) unlike Driving While Under the Influence (DUI) like in other states. The charge of...

Where can I find/apply for a pro bono family attorney?

Pro bono family law attorneys are not very common in North Carolina. In some states, such as New York, certain types of domestic cases qualify for...