Before a Court can enter a child custody Order, the Court must have "subject matter jurisdiction," which is governed by Chapter 50A of the North Carolina General Statutes, also known as the "Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and...
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There are four statutes that grandparents can use to ask the Court to grant custody and/or visitation: 1. NCGS 50-13.1 - to prevail under this statute, a grandparent would need to establish that the natural parents are 'unfit' or have...
Your Child Custody Order can ruin the holidays, for you and your kids. Most people do not think carefully enough about the terms of their holiday visitation, and the result can be a horrible Child Custody Order that causes more problems...
When you’re going through a divorce, the holidays can be a trigger for extreme anxiety. Even if you have a cooperative, generally friendly relationship with your ex, the holidays may bring conflict, so it is a good idea to be prepared...
If you’ve gotten the call that all parents fear, you are not alone. Getting the call that says your child has been arrested or has been issued a ticket means that you will soon enter the world of the North Carolina’s judicial system. Your...
So you have decided to resolve your marital issues in a Separation Agreement. Separation Agreements are contracts, contracts contain clauses and the clauses are negotiable and important. You should definitely be heavily involved with the attorney...
If you’ve been charged with a DWI in North Carolina, you will need to mount a powerful and skilled defense to make sure your rights and liberty are protected, while also taking responsibility for your actions. McGuire Law Firm takes cases in the...
McGuire Law Firm can defend you in court for traffic violations as well as DUI’s. If you’ve just received your first traffic ticket, and it’s a run-of-the-mill speeding or rolling stop ticket, you can either just pay it or go to court and...
If you are facing a felony charge in the state of North Carolina, you need a criminal defense lawyer by your side. Yes, you are guaranteed a public defender, but it is well known that public defenders, despite being well-meaning, are overwhelmed by...
When you are facing a DWI charge in North Carolina, you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer who knows the ins and outs of the law. You need someone trained to find the weak points in the prosecutor’s case against you. McGuire Law Firm...
If you’ve been charged with a DUI you need to be prepared for your day in court. If you play your cards right, and get an experienced DWI lawyer, you might be able to avoid a court date alltogether. A criminal defense lawyer can look through...
When you are facing a criminal charge in the state of North Carolina, you need to be prepared for your day in court, and the best way to be ready is by having a lawyer by your side. There is paperwork to be done, and courtroom personalities to...
