Year: 2017

Discussion of annulment often arises when thinking about or considering divorce, especially in a marriage that is relatively short lived. In the movies we see couples getting annulments after a quick trip to Vegas or because after a few days they realized they have made a mistake, but that is…

Are disagreements and differences weighing down your marriage? Whatever you may be going through, you should understand that divorce is a life-changing step, and, like marriage, should not be taken without preparation. Oftentimes marital disputes can be addressed through counseling or a brief separation period to give yourself time to…

Over the years, law enforcement officials have intensified efforts to crack down on individuals driving while impaired (DWI) by relying on Drug Recognition Experts (DRE). Police officers who become certified DREs evaluate drivers suspected of being impaired by drugs by applying a 12-step process; aside from impairment, their skillset supposedly lets…

Five football players from North Carolina State University (NCSU) will not be charged with sexual assault, following an investigation into allegations raised against them earlier this year. “Our office has undertaken a detailed review of the information provided from the investigation by North Carolina State University police,” said Wake County District…

The October 2017 session of the United States Supreme Court began on Monday, October 2. The Supreme Court returns in full force with Neil Gorsuch taking the seat of Associate Justice Antonin Scalia. Scalia’s seat remained empty for almost a year. This term is set to be one of the…

While many people think that police officers seldom run afoul of the law, the reality is that they are simply regular folks just like you and I. But, one advantage they have is their intimate knowledge of the laws in North Carolina. Recently, a Randolph County sheriff’s deputy was arrested…

The saying “nothing lasts forever” can be true for many things, including child custody. Once a permanent custody order is put into place, that does not mean it is there forever and it is important to remember that it can be modified. As a very experienced child custody lawyer in Raleigh, I…