We see many clients who have undergone a recent separation. Often, one spouse has left the marital residence in a rush and has left some of his or her personal …
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Greensboro Initial Custody Attorney
Child Custody is often most difficult immediately following separation. This is because there is no agreement between the parties of who should get the child when. Without an agreement in place, …
Divorce – When can I start dating?
In North Carolina, if you are living separate from your spouse and you have no intent to resume the marital relationship, then you wouldn’t be committing adultery by dating someone …
Myth: Grandparents Have No Rights. Part Two – Custody
A grandparent has standing to initiate an action for full custody of his or her grandchild if the grandparent has a relationship with the child in the nature of a …
Myth: Grandparents Have No Rights. Part One – Visitation
As a Greensboro family law attorney, I’ve heard many times, “I didn’t do anything because I thought grandparents have no rights in North Carolina.” This couldn’t be further from the …
Am I legally separated?
Potential clients often call our Greensboro law office requesting advice on “making their separation legal.” It seems to be a common myth that spouses can’t be “legally separated” without a …
Greensboro Divorce; Family Law
Alimony While working in family law, I have found many who believe that alimony is only awarded when one party has done something wrong (ie husband had an affair with …
Child Support Calculation
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View PostAccident on Gate City Claims 1 Life
Greensboro Car Accident Lawyer Just before 1 AM Thursday, a 22-year-old man was driving on Gate City Blvd. Our Greensboro car accident lawyer was advised that a 20 year old …
John Neville’s Death leads to Felony Charges
Greensboro Criminal Lawyer Mr. John Neville was in the custody of the Forsyth County Jail, December 2019, the he died. Six months later after a thorough investigation 6 detention officers …
DWI Car Accident Results in Death per Lawyer
Greensboro DUI Lawyer A deadly North Carolina crash resulted in EMT’s being called to the scene of a car accident between an SUV and a motorcycle. Our Greensboro car accident …
Child Dies After 3 Vehicle Accident per Attorney
Greensboro Car Accident Attorney Car accidents are picking up as more and more people get on the roads in a hurry to get somewhere even if it’s just out of …
Teen Rescues Drowning Toddler per Lawyer
Greensboro Lawyer A 13-year-old was on vacation at Disney World when she saw a child lying face down in the deep end of a pool. She said the child was …
Motorcyclist Killed in Car Accident per Lawyer
Greensboro Car Accident Lawyer A motorcyclist had the right of way when a vehicle turned and ran into him. Our Greensboro car accident lawyer advised that a 43-year-old man on …
Arrest in Shooting of 4-Year-Old per Lawyer
Greensboro Lawyer Late Monday night, just before 9:30 PM shots rang out from a vehicle. Our Greensboro lawyer was advised that people were gathered at a house that ended up …
Man Walking Across I-85 Killed per Attorney
Greensboro Attorney Sadly, a 34-year-old man was recently killed when attempting to cross I-85 on foot according to a Greensboro attorney. The man was driving his 2019 Chevy sedan when …
EMS & Patient Help Car Accident Victim
Greensboro Car Accident Lawyer A man was allegedly speeding when he lost control of his SUV. Our Greensboro car accident lawyer was advised that the man’s car crashed into two parked vehicles …
Retaliation Shooting Kills 1 Per Attorney
Greensboro Attorney In our city, shootings aren’t as randomized as one would like you to believe. The first issue is there are multiple groups vying for control over certain aspects …
Attorney Kevin Harrison to Teach Evidence
Attorney Kevin Harrison, partner with Garrett, Walker and Aycoth, will teach evidence to attorneys, judges and prosecutors from across the state. The North Carolina Bar Association will present Mr. Harrison’s …
Garrett, Walker and Aycoth Thanks Veterans
The trial attorneys at Garrett, Walker and Aycoth thank the United States citizens who provided military service to our country. Take a moment on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11th, to …
Sign Up For Author Chad Garrett’s DWI Update Class
Wednesday, November 12, 2014, DWI trial attorney and former prosecutor Chad Garrett will present a DWI update course. The NC Bar Association features the update, which provides attorneys, prosecutors and judges …
Garrett, Walker Aycoth Partner, Attorney Kevin Harrison, Coaches Trial Team to Success
Attorney Kevin Harrison, a top rated partner and trial lawyer with Garrett, Walker and Aycoth, utilizes his great trial skills to coach the next generation of future litigators. A star …
Attorney Jessica Culver to Update Chad Garrett’s First Book, NC Legal Essentials – DWI
Garrett, Walker and Aycoth’s rising star, partner Jessica Culver, will update Chad Garrett’s first book, NC Legal Essentials – Driving While Impaired. The book, first published the same year as …
Jail Time for DWIs
Beginning January 1, 2015, any period of confinement for any misdemeanor level of DWI, regardless of the sentence length, shall be spent in a local jail, rather than prison (the …
New Case Regarding DWI Blood Test Without Following the Proper Statutory Authority
The North Carolina Court of Appeals has decided another case against the rights of a defendant to refuse a blood test. State v. Shepley, ___N.C. App. ____, (Nov. 4, 2014), …
Cover Design for Chad Garrett New Book, “ABCs of Criminal Law” Due Soon
Have a great idea for a book cover? Attorney Chad Garrett’s new book, “The ABCs of Criminal Law,” is currently undergoing final revisions. If you have any ideas regarding the …
DWI (Driving While Impaired) Interlock Driving Privileges
An important case is State vs. Benbow, 169 NC App. 297 (April 5, 2005). The case holds that the DMV may order an interlock device as a condition of a license …
Greensboro Tractor-Trailor Accident Kills One -Potential Death By Vehicle Charge
A head-on collision between a tractor-trailer and another vehicle occurred on I-40 this morning. Details and potential charges are pending, if any are to be filed, as the investigation continues. …