North Carolina and equitable distribution Under North Carolina law, all marital property is subject to equitable distribution in Greensboro. Unlike community property states, where everything is split straight down the middle, …
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Greensboro 50-B Domestic Violence Protective Order
The courts will give the benefit of the doubt to a person who claims a Greensboro domestic violence incident. Law enforcement will also err on the side of caution when …
“Tweaking” of Custody Orders Not Allowed
Custody orders can be modified only when there has been a substantial change in circumstances affecting the welfare of the child. So what can be done when there is a change …
DVPOs: What is a ‘Dating Relationship’?
Personal Relationship We have a number of opinions interpreting the act element but much less guidance on the relationship requirement. The statute states that personal relationship means that the parties: …
SUPREME COURT HISTORIC SAME-SEX MARRIAGE DECISION
The U.S. Supreme Court has heard a landmark and historic case regarding same sex marriages. the outcome wil determine the marriages of countless Americans and truly express the state …
Greensboro Defense, Personal Injury, Family Law Attorneys Welcome Spring
Greensboro Defense Attorneys Garrett, Walker and Aycoth are thrilled that Spring is finally here. Come visit us and join us on our wrap around porch at 436 Spring Garden …
Man Shoots Woman, Himself in Greensboro Homicide
A homicide this morning in Greensboro occurred at about 1am, when a man shot his girlfriend and then himself. The domestic violence turned to murder, and then suicide. If …
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View PostShooting on Holden Hospitalizes One per Lawyer
Lawyer in Greensboro At the corner of South Holden and West Florida Street, police were called to the scene of a shooting. They were taken to a local hospital according …
Fireworks Causes House Explosion per Attorney
Greensboro Attorney House explosions tend not to have positive results. Our Greensboro attorney reports that a recent house explosion claimed the life of a man who liked to build and …
Speedway Murder leads to Arrest per Lawyer
Greensboro Lawyer A 72-year-old employee of a local gas station was killed while working on 7/1. Our Greensboro lawyer was advised that police arrived on scene and found her suffering …
Vehicle Fire Leads to Death per Greensboro Lawyer
Greensboro Lawyer Around 10:15 PM, police responded to the scene of a car accident to find the vehicles were on fire. There were several victims inside of the cars at …
Teen Pleads to 2nd Degree Murder per Lawyer
Top Rated Criminal Lawyer in Greensboro As crazy as it may sound, a 14-year-old has plead guilty to second degree murder. According to our top rated criminal lawyer in Greensboro …
NC HWY closed after Car Accident per Lawyer
Car Accident Lawyer in Greensboro Around 6:45 AM, NC DOT reported that there was a terrible accident on a local interstate. Our car accident lawyer in Greensboro was advised that …
I-40 Shooting Update per Attorney in Greensboro
Attorney in Greensboro After a quick investigation, law enforcement has made two arrests in a shooting that is alleged to have occurred on I-40 in Greensboro. An attorney in Greensboro …
Car Accident in Greensboro claims Life per Lawyer
Top Rated Car Accident Lawyer in Greensboro A 20-year-old woman has died as a result of an avoidable car accident. Our top rated car accident lawyer in Greensboro was advised …
2 Shot Near Gate City Blvd per Top Rated Lawyer
Top Rated Lawyer in Greensboro A shooting near Gate City Blvd and I-40 left two people with critical personal injuries according to a top rated lawyer in Greensboro. Calls came …
Firework in Car leads to Car Accident per Attorney
Greensboro Attorney In what was a crazy scene, a firework exploded inside of a vehicle yesterday morning. Our Greensboro attorney was advised that it all happened around 1 AM. A …
Not Even Cold Weather Can Stop Guilford County’s Trial Attorneys
As the weather turns colder, and the holidays approach, rest assured that the trial attorneys at Garrett, Walker and Aycoth are not resting! Our 10.0 trial attorneys will brave even …
Guilford County Judges and District Attorney Establish DWI Lab Test Procedures
The State Crime lab, backed up and behind on alcohol and drug tests in DWI cases, has caused the Guilford County, Greensboro and High Point cities, Judges and District Attorney …
70 Year Old Retired Greensboro Police Officer Shoots, Kills Husband
A 70 year old woman shot and killed her husband, age 68. She is a retired Greensboro Police Officer. She retired in 1998, and continued to work as an …
Car Accidents and Vision
On the occasion of an eye doctors appointment, trial attorney Chad Garrett noticed an important message posted, relevant to all our clients, who we consider our family. “Motor Vehicle Accidents …
Sunday Morning Crash Kills One
Randolph County officials are investigating a crash involving a truck and a tractor trailer. The driver of the truck was killed. Alcohol is suspected to be a factor. If …
Guilford Metro 911 Accepts Texts
Guilford County‘s 911 emergency system now accepts text messages. 911 should only be used in emergencies, such as criminal activity or personal injury crisis.
NC Legislature Calls for Body Cameras for All Police
A bill introduced by a Guilford County legislator wants all police to wear body cameras. The bill will be introduced in January. Police would be required to turn on …
Guilford County Courts to Close for Holiday Break
Guilford County District Courts will close until the new year after December 19th. Bond motions and first appearances will be held at alternating times, as will family law, domestic violence …
Greensboro Downtown Bars Forced to Hire Expensive Security
Downtown Greensboro establishments open past 9 p. m. and serving alcohol to 150 or more people must hired armed professional security guards, as well as numerous unarmed guards, to continue …
Chad Garrett’s “ABC’s of Criminal Court” Book Cover Revealed
Here is the first reveal for criminal law book, “ABCs of Criminal Court,” by best selling author Chad Garrett! Our DWI attorneys are celebrating this book, as are they across …