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North Carolina family laws and courts reflect the importance of each parent in the lives of their children. While historically, mothers were given far more rights than fathers simply because of their gender and societal roles, fathers are finally getting the rights they deserve. In this state, mothers and fathers aren’t given preference based on gender. If you are a dad seeking to be involved in your children’s lives, this…

Divorce encompasses and impacts nearly every area of your life, including your property and assets, your finances, where you will live, and unavoidably, your children. If you are facing a divorce, you might be concerned about what will happen to your children. At the King Law firm, we represent many fathers who wonder: Can a man win child custody? The simple answer is yes. Our North Carolina father’s rights attorneys…

Making the first impression is important, and you wouldn’t want your criminal record to stand in the way of your dream job. Getting an expungement in North Carolina will erase your public records, including any outstanding charges or convictions. Once your expungement in North Carolina has been granted, you do not have to admit to being arrested or even standing trial for an expunged offense. Our team of dedicated attorneys…

Very few fathers have custody of their children. In fact, according to census records, only 17% of custodial parents are fathers. While there may be various reasons fathers are not typically the custodial parent, the courts do not discriminate against dads. As a father, you should not feel discouraged from seeking full custody. Most North Carolina judges try to ensure that decisions being made are in the children’s best interest.…

3 Reasons That You Need a Divorce Attorney in North Carolina Representing yourself in your divorce can be a complicated process. Having an experienced family lawyer guide you through the process can help your chances for a favorable outcome. If your marriage was short, you have no children or assets, neither party wants to receive spousal support from the other, or if you’ve both agreed on ending the marriage without a…

Signs You Need to Hire a Child Custody Lawyer Divorce and its consequences can be emotionally draining and personally inconvenient. Most parents want to protect their children during this process, above all else. You might be wondering if hiring a North Carolina child custody lawyer will only make matters more difficult for your children or if it is genuinely in your best interest. Each divorce case is different, but it…

The laws regarding DWIs (Driving While Intoxicated) in North Carolina are among the harshest in the nation. Out of the desire to keep its roads and those that travel on them safe, the state of North Carolina comes down hard on those convicted of a DWI. If you’re facing DWI charges, the time to seek professional legal counsel is now. A North Carolina DWI In North Carolina, a DWI charge…

Even though bankruptcy is a viable and logical option to deal with insurmountable debts, some debtors feel that it is unfair or unethical for them to choose this path. They feel strongly that if you borrowed money for something, then you are obligated to pay it back, yet at the same time, they recognize erasing their debt is impossible given their circumstances. If you face a similar situation, reach out…

The novel coronavirus has altered our lives in numerous ways, and everyone has felt its direct effects. Residents of nursing homes, however, are not only one of our nation’s most vulnerable populations but also seem to be one of the most susceptible to the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Suppose your loved one has contracted COVID-19 while residing in a nursing home. In that case, it is imperative that you…

Coronavirus on Cruise Ships According to CBS NEWS and other news outlets, cruise lines face a legal backlash for their initial response to the COVID-19 pandemic that began sweeping the world earlier this year. The plaintiffs, all former passengers, contend that the three major cruise lines (which make up about 70 percent of the total cruise ship market) knowingly exposed them to the novel coronavirus, known to be exceptionally contagious…