North Carolina still does not allow the use of recreational marijuana. In fact, lawmakers are still debating whether or not they should even allow medical marijuana, which is so common across the United States. On a national scale, though, recreational marijuana laws...
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3 custody concerns that can lead to co-parents fighting
If you didn't get along with your ex during your marriage, you will likely find things to disagree about after your divorce. Co-parenting will force you to frequently interact, and the chances are good that you won't always agree about how to handle different...
What determines how the North Carolina courts divide your assets?
Some couples have the foresight to plan ahead for their divorces. Maybe they negotiated a postnuptial agreement because they've been in marriage therapy for years, or maybe they signed a prenuptial agreement before they started their marriage. These couples can often...
Is it legal to own a silencer for a firearm in North Carolina?
Your right to own a firearm has protection under the Second Amendment to the Constitution. Most adults without serious criminal records, a history of mental health issues or a dishonorable discharge from the military on their record can purchase and legally own...
Can you share your medications?
There are many medications that you cannot get without a prescription. However, once you go to the doctor and get that prescription, it is perfectly legal to have and use these medications. They are controlled substances, but there are legal ways to use them, and...
What are the penalties for having a bump stock?
A bump stock essentially turns a semi-automatic rifle into a machine gun. Technically, the gun still only fires once for every time that the trigger is pulled, which would usually make that gun legal. However, a bump stock uses a spring system to allow the gun’s own...
Tax fraud is a federal crime, but mistakes are not
When you do your taxes, you might make a mistake. Odds are, you’re not a tax expert. You’re still allowed to do your own taxes, of course, but they are not guaranteed to be error-free. Many people feel a lot of anxiety over this. They worry that making an error means...
Who files for divorce more often?
If you’re not married, your gender does not matter when it comes to who will end the relationship. For opposite-sex couples, it could be the man or the woman. The rates are similar, though people’s personal experiences will differ considerably. If you are married,...
In North Carolina, do you need a reason for your divorce?
You know how it is when you decide to break up with someone that you’re dating. They may be fine, but you fall out of love and just don’t want to be together anymore. They ask for a reason and you just say that you no longer feel the same. Divorce feels different,...
Prescription pill addicts be warned: It’s getting very dangerous out there
When most people think of a “drug addict,” they tend to think of people lurking in parks, alleys and abandoned houses, doing whatever it takes to get their next fix. In reality, your neighbor, cousin, brother or aunt could be quietly suffering from an addiction to...
