A family law attorney addresses some more detailed questions about legal separation in North Carolina. Should you handle child custody in a separation agreement? You can handle child custody in a separation agreement, but we don't generally recommend it. A court order is a stronger document. And, should a dispute arise about [...]
A trusted Family Law Attorney details the minimum of what you need to do to be considered legally separated in North Carolina. You simply need your own place. That's it. However, there are some benefits to staying in a marital home. So, unless the marriage is so bad that you must leave [...]
An Immigration Attorney discusses the many benefits of becoming a citizen of the US to those legal permanent residents who decide to do so even though they can reside in the country for their entire lives without changing their status. Legal permanent residents, or green card holders, must comply with certain statutory [...]
DUI Lawyer Clarke Dummit explains the process of ensuring the State meets its burden of proof in a DWI case includes: Reviewing if law enforcement had a valid reason for the traffic stop. Determining whether reasonable suspicion of criminal activity was present. Assessing if sufficient field sobriety tests were conducted for probable cause. [...]
Some states recognize a meaningful difference between a DWI and a DUI, but North Carolina isn't one of them. In states where they make a distinction, a DWI has a higher standard and is, therefore, a more serious charge. However, in this state, the legal standards are the same. [...]
A trusted Immigration Attorney discusses the eligibility requirements for an adjustment of status, a process that allows you to obtain your green card in only one step. There are only two requirements you must meet. You must be a qualifying relative of a US citizen. You must have been lawfully admitted to [...]
A trusted family law attorney makes a distinction between separation and divorce while explaining the two routes you can take to settle any issues like equitable distribution, alimony, child support, and custody. Separation is what happens first, this is when the two parties begin living under separate roofs. Sometimes property distribution, alimony, [...]
Equitable distribution is how marital property is divided during a divorce. The court first considers all the assets and debts accumulated by the couple since their marriage. While a 50/50 split might seem straightforward, the court also examines reasons why one spouse might deserve a larger or smaller share of the assets [...]
Criminal Defense Attorney Clarke Dummit discusses important information he wishes his clients knew before being stopped for a DWI in order to limit potential damages. Ideally, when stopped, everyone would remain polite, avoid making any incriminating statements, and request an attorney early in the process. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case. Most [...]
Criminal Defense Attorney Clarke Dummit explains the 3 types of revocations that could affect your license if you are charged with a DWI in North Carolina as well as interlock devices. What kind of revocations am I facing with a DWI? There is a civil revocation that is imposed by the magistrate [...]
