There are two types of divorce in North Carolina - Absolute Divorce, which is the dissolution of the marriage, and Divorce from Bed and Board, which is one way you may obtain a legal separation from your spouse. Absolute Divorce (Mutually Agreed Separation): You and your spouse must be separated for a period of one year in order to obtain an absolute divorce in North Carolina. This means that you must not occupy the same physical residence and that you must show by action that you and … [Read more...]
Pistol Purchase Permit Denied
What To Do If Your Pistol Purchase Permit Application Is Denied Unlike other types of firearms, to buy a pistol in North Caroline you must first get a Pistol Purchase Permit. If the Sheriff’s department denies your application, which can be for a myriad of reasons, it is important to consult with an attorney to know what your options are going forward. This denial is not necessarily final—you can file what’s commonly known as a gun permit appeal in court to fight the Sheriff's department’s … [Read more...]
What is abandonment?
When it comes to divorce, North Carolina is a no-fault state. That doesn’t mean that certain behaviors won’t weigh heavily on the judge’s mind when it comes to ancillary issues. One of those actions is “abandonment.” But what exactly is abandonment? Abandonment comes from the idea that cohabitating is one of your marital duties. If one spouse willingly stops cohabitating, that may constitute “abandonment.” But it’s not quite that simple. It has to be proven that the cessation of cohabitation … [Read more...]
Denied for A Concealed Carry Permit?
You Were Denied for A Concealed Carry Permit—What Now? Going through the process to get a permit to carry a concealed weapon in North Carolina can be tiring enough—you took a specially approved training course, got your fingerprints taken at your local Sheriff’s department, signed the medical release, paid the non-refundable application fee…only to receive an email back from the Sheriff with the subject line, “Your Application Has Been Denied.” So now what? Is this a permanent bar? What do … [Read more...]
Restoring Gun Rights After A Felony Conviction In North Carolina
Many people who are denied for a gun permit (such as a concealed carry (“CCW”) permit or a pistol purchase permit) face that situation because they were stripped of their right to possess a firearm when they were convicted of a felony. Others are simply aware that they have an old conviction and wonder if they will ever again be able to legally possess a firearm (or otherwise face being charged with possessing a firearm as a convicted felon). There is indeed a process through which you can … [Read more...]
You’ve Decided to Divorce – Now What? Children, Custody and Visitation.
You have reached the decision to separate and get a divorce. Although you cannot actually file for a divorce until after you have been separated for over a year, couples might be more likely to separate in January than in other months. If the day has finally come that you and your spouse need to call it quits, you might be wondering what to do next. Should I move out of the house? How do I handle my finances while we are separated? How do I manage custody of the children, … [Read more...]
David M. Krusch – Joined Our Team In May
Plumides, Romano & Johnson, PC is pleased to announce that David M. Krusch, has joined the firm where he will continue to focus on Family Law. Prior to joining Plumides, Romano & Johnson, PC, David practiced law in Charlotte with Krusch and Sellers, PA and Krusch Law, PLLC. Commenting on David’s addition, Plumides, Romano & Johnson’s Managing Partner Michael Romano said, “for over 10 years David has thoughtfully advised clients in a number of areas. David’s experience will allow … [Read more...]
Clint Davis – New Member Of Our Team
Plumides, Romano, & Johnson, PC is pleased to announce the addition of Clint Davis as a new associate attorney with the firm’s litigation department. In this position, Clint will be involved in assisting the firm’s diverse family law, criminal, and civil litigation practices. Clint received his Juris Doctor from Campbell University, where he made Dean's List and served as Editor-in-Chief for the Campbell Law Observer. Prior to joining Plumides, Romano, & Johnson, PC., he served as a … [Read more...]
Alcohol education and treatment programs following a DWI
In general, a North Carolina resident who is convicted of a DWI is required to get a substance use assessment and successfully complete a substance abuse education program or a treatment program. However, there are different types and levels of education programs and treatment programs available, though the program a defendant may be required to complete depends on a variety of factors. The factors that can determine what type of program will be required includes whether or not the defendant … [Read more...]
Resolving Disputes Through Mediation or Arbitration
Mediation and arbitration can be a great way to solve traditional legal disputes and can be a less expensive, quicker and more pleasant process than litigation. Mediation and arbitration are considered an informal proceeding in the sense that the parties are not situated in a courtroom with evidence and testimony being presented on the record. These alternatives are not exactly the same and it is important to understand the difference. Mediation has a trained independent third party with no … [Read more...]
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