If you have any questions about a drunk driving arrest in North Carolina, contact Caulder & Valentine Law Firm, PLLC for a consultation. Increased Patrols on Super Bowl Sunday Police and law enforcement across North Carolina are no strangers to the partying habits of football fans on Super Bowl Sunday. The North Carolina Highway Patrol and other agencies…

Many married couples keep with the tradition of changing the wife’s last name to take the husband’s last name after marriage. Other couples may keep their individual last names or add a hyphenated name. When a couple gets divorced, changing the last name can be more complicated. After a divorce, one spouse (generally the wife)…

January is sometimes called “divorce month,” because there tends to be an increase in the number of divorces filed in the first month of the new year. With the holidays fast approaching, many couples who have been having troubles come together again for the family and kids. However, after the new year, many of the…

Earlier this month, we discussed North Carolina’s new “raise the age” law for juveniles. The raise the age law would no longer automatically try suspects under the age of 18 as adults. However, the legislature has also signed a number of other laws that apply to juvenile justice and teen court access. If your child is…

Retirement benefits are a unique asset in North Carolina divorce cases. Retirement benefits may consist of Social Security benefits, 401(k) savings, IRAs, a pension, or other types of retirement savings. These may have accumulated before and during the marriage. For people under the age of retirement, it may still be a number of years before…

Divorce can be a time for major upheaval in your life. A divorce can result in changes to your living situation, support system, time with your children, and financial status. However, major life changes can also be the catalyst for deciding to get separated or divorced. Major life events, like suffering a terminal illness, recovering…

Whether because of life circumstances, financial hardship, or simply growing apart, many couples decide that separation is the best option to move forward. While many people feel alone when facing a divorce, it is a common part of life for people across the country. According to a recent survey, while the rate of divorce varies by state,…

According to one survey, women who get married for the first time when they are aged 15 to 20 are more likely to be divorced. People who get married between the ages of 28 and 32 are more likely to be married for longer. However, people can get divorced at any age, and it does not…

Under North Carolina law, if the court finds that an act of domestic violence has occurred, the court can issue a protective order. A protective order may require the defendant to turn over all firearms and ammunition to the sheriff, including permits to purchase or carry concealed firearms. Failure to turn over firearms subject to a…

Many divorces and separations involve accusations of infidelity. A spouse may have been carrying on a secret affair for years or be caught in trying to meet up with others. This secretive behavior can also extend to finances. When a spouse is carrying on an affair, they may be hiding money to cover-up the money…