It’s true that many couples decide to sell the house when they get divorced. They bought that house as a family home where they thought they would live for years and raise their children. The marriage is ending, so they both want to move on. There's also a financial...
Vavonese Law Firm Legal Blog
Vavonese Law Firm Legal Blog
Can felons still use hunting rifles?
If you're facing felony charges, you know that one of the ramifications may be that you lose your right to own firearms. This means that you can't even possess them, so you're not allowed to simply borrow a gun from someone else. If you have that stipulation on your...
Were you a victim of entrapment?
Most people have heard the word “entrapment” on police shows or in movies and have some vague sense of what it involves. It’s crucial to understand what it is if you believe that you were entrapped into committing a crime. Entrapment typically involves a law...
Do not bring marijuana into North Carolina
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...
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...
