A 22-year-old North Carolina man is facing serious felony charges after he allegedly drove his SUV into a packed Mooresville restaurant that had denied him service on the night of April 12. Workers at the popular sports bar and grill on Plaza Drive said that the man had been refused entry because he was obviously intoxicated. He has since been charged with using his vehicle as a deadly weapon with the intent to kill or cause serious injury and drunk driving. Reports indicate that he is being … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2018
What to do in a child custody hearing
Parents in North Carolina who are going through a divorce might want to consider whether they can compromise on joint custody instead of each of them fighting for full custody. However, if they cannot agree, then the decision might be made by a judge following a custody hearing. If this happens, the parent should prepare for the hearing by researching custody law. The judge will make a child custody ruling after determining what is in the child's best interests. A number of elements might … [Read more...]
Financial tasks can help prepare for divorce
When people in Charlotte consider divorce, some of the most important issues that can arise at end of a marriage relate to finances. Preparing one's own finances can help a person prepare for the divorce process. One of the first and most important steps can be getting key financial documents in order. During a divorce, a person will need copies of all of their major paperwork, from tax returns to bank statements and investment account reports. It can also be key to perform a credit check when … [Read more...]
Shared parenting means shared photographs for these parents
A child of divorce herself, Victoria B. had very few photographs of her childhood at all, let alone pictures that included both of her parents. After her own divorce, she was determined not to let that happen to her son Bruce. So, when she was scheduling a family photography session a couple of years ago, she decided to give her ex-husband a call. He agreed to participate, and he came along again last year. They believe it sends the message that, while they may not be together anymore, they are … [Read more...]
Attempting to hide assets before a divorce could hurt your case
Many couples in North Carolina have spent years developing substantial marital estates. During your marriage, you could find yourself buying a home, funding a retirement account and otherwise accruing valuable assets. Eventually, though, your marriage starts showing signs of serious problems. You know you're likely going to be headed toward divorce court in the near future. It is completely normal to want to protect your financial assets during a divorce. However, you need to know the … [Read more...]
Tips for protecting finances in a divorce
When Charlotte couples are getting a divorce, they might need to take steps to protect their finances. If a person is leaving an abusive relationship, there may be extra steps such as securing any valuables. Even in non-abusive relationships, people should document valuables by getting copies of information on accounts and photographing any valuable objects. People who do not have an income at the time of the divorce will also need to take certain steps. For example, they may need to get job … [Read more...]
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