Marital Misconduct in North Carolina
What constitutes marital misconduct in North Carolina and why does it matter? Several things may constitute marital misconduct in North Carolina, including illicit sexual behavior, abandonment, cruel or barbarous treatment, or excessive use of alcohol or drugs. This is important because marital misconduct may guarantee or bar alimony. In North Carolina, alimony may be awarded ...
Establishing Paternity in North Carolina – 2014
In North Carolina, when a married couple has a child, the state presumes that the child is of the marriage. The husband and wife are considered the natural parents of the child. The law is different for unmarried couples. When an unmarried couple has a child, the parent-child relationship isn't recognized automatically. Establishing paternity, or ...
Confirmation Bias in DWI Field Sobriety Testing
The concept of confirmation bias occurs when a bias unconsciously influences the outcome of a test or observation. Instead of conducting a test objectively, someone is selectively looking for information or clues to confirm their pre-existing beliefs and hypotheses. Why is confirmation bias important in DWIs? Confirmation bias can play a large factor in a ...
Where can I bring suit for equitable distribution? – 2014
Often people ask where they are able to bring suit for equitable distribution. A wife, for example, may continue to live in the marital home in Iredell County while her husband, who separated from her, lives in Wake County. The wife may work in Mecklenburg County and wish to move to Mecklenburg County as soon ...
Pre-Trial Limited Driving Privilege in North Carolina
In North Carolina, immediately after you are charged with a DWI / DUI, your license may be revoked by the DMV for a period of 30 days. After a 10-day period has passed, you may apply for a limited driving privilege (LDP). The following conditions must be met for you to apply for a limited ...
