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Published February 12, 2024 by The Law Offices of John Drew Warlick, P.A.
Do I Need a Lawyer for Child Custody in North Carolina?

While you are not required to retain legal counsel to file for child custody in North Carolina, the process is complex and requires a lot of evidence and preparation. An experienced attorney can help you navigate the complicated child custody process to pursue the best possible custody agreement for you and your family. At The…

Published February 12, 2024 by The Law Offices of John Drew Warlick, P.A.
Does Insurance Follow the Car or the Driver in North Carolina?

Auto insurance follows the car in North Carolina. If a vehicle owner lends the car to someone who causes an accident, the owner’s car insurance covers the injured party’s compensation. However, this isn’t the case if someone takes the car without permission and causes a wreck. ContentsWhat Happens If My Friend Borrows My Car Without…

Published February 12, 2024 by The Law Offices of John Drew Warlick, P.A.
How to Beat a DWI/DUI in North Carolina

Almost nothing is more frightening than spending a night out with friends and then seeing red and blue flashing lights in your rearview mirror as you head home. Drunk driving charges can ruin your life and your reputation. How can you move forward when you have a criminal offense on your record? Is there any…

Published January 9, 2024 by The Law Offices of John Drew Warlick, P.A.
How Is “Pain & Suffering” Calculated in a Car Accident Case?

After a car crash, you may have the right to recover compensation for the “pain and suffering” you experienced due to the accident. Insurance companies and juries use various methods to calculate pain and suffering. Pain and suffering is a very general term used to describe all compensation you are entitled to recover other than economic…

Published January 9, 2024 by The Law Offices of John Drew Warlick, P.A.
North Carolina DUI Laws and Penalties

North Carolina laws prohibit operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Under North Carolina law, drunk driving is considered gross negligence. This means that a person injured in an accident involving a drunk driver may pursue compensation from them even if the victim is partly to blame for the collision. …

Published January 9, 2024 by The Law Offices of John Drew Warlick, P.A.
North Carolina Custody Laws for Unmarried Parents

If you share a child with a co-parent you aren’t married to, you may wonder how North Carolina custody laws work for unmarried parents. In North Carolina, unmarried parents have the same rights and obligations as married parents after the court has established the paternity of the child. However, the mother has sole custody rights until…

Published December 4, 2023 by The Law Offices of John Drew Warlick, P.A.
Do pedestrians have the right-of-way in North Carolina

Pedestrians in North Carolina have the right-of-way in certain situations, such as at intersections and driveways. While motorists have the right-of-way when pedestrians are outside marked intersections, they still have certain responsibilities to avoid causing accidents. ContentsDoes a Driver Have to Yield to a Pedestrian at a Marked Crosswalk?What Happens If the Crosswalk Is Unmarked?What…

Published November 21, 2023 by The Law Offices of John Drew Warlick, P.A.
MedPay and PIP in North Carolina car accident claims

North Carolina insurance companies do not offer personal injury protection (PIP) coverage to motorists. Instead, drivers may be able to cover their medical expenses through MedPay if they purchase this coverage with their auto policy. MedPay is supplemental insurance coverage that can help cover reasonable and necessary accident-related medical expenses following a North Carolina car collision….

Published October 10, 2023 by The Law Offices of John Drew Warlick, P.A.
At what age in North Carolina can a child decide what parent to live with

In North Carolina, the law doesn’t set an age when a child can choose which parent they want to live with. Judges can consider a child’s preference but do not have to. The older and more mature the child, the more weight the judge can give their wishes. However, North Carolina child custody cases can…

Published September 19, 2023 by The Law Offices of John Drew Warlick, P.A.
How to win sole custody in North Carolina

North Carolina courts must consider the child’s best interests when deciding which parent to award custody to. You will need to present considerable evidence in the form of documentation and witnesses at hearings to establish why having sole custody of your child is best for them. ContentsWhat Is the Difference Between Legal Custody and Physical…

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