Case Results
Disclaimer: The facts and circumstances of each case are different, and as such, each case must be individually evaluated.
The results summarized here are not necessarily representative of the results obtained in all cases.
With Remote Learning Concerns, Mother Fights to Maintain Primary Custody
Type of Case: Child Custody Case Result: Primary Physical Custody Awarded County: Guilford County Our Greensboro family law team recently represented a mother who had been the primary caretaker of both of her young girls. The mother had been most involved with the major aspects of their lives, such as schooling and medical visits. Remote Learning, Custody Schedules, and Tech [...]
50B Dismissed After Successful Negotiations
Type of Case: 50B Domestic Violence Protective Order Case Result: Voluntary Dismissal - 50B Dismissed County: Guilford County Our client's wife filed a 50B, or a Domestic Violence Protective Order, against him. She alleged our client abused both her and her son. Her son was of a previous relationship and was also autistic. Our client and his wife also had [...]
U Visa Certification Request Signed
Type of Case: U Visa Certification Case Result: Local Police Signed Client's U Visa Certification Request A U Visa is temporary protection the U.S. offers to victims of violent crimes in the United States that cooperate with police to bring the perpetrators to justice. To apply for the U Visa protection, the police department usually needs to certify that [...]
Father Wins Joint Legal Custody, Physical Custody
Type of Case: Child Custody Case Result: Joint Legal Custody and Physical Custody Awarded County: Randolph and Buncombe A young family was torn apart when the mother packed up and moved across the state with the youngest child in tow. [The Attorney] figured she could quickly get a custody order if she made up false allegations about domestic violence against [...]
Rigorous Preparation For DMV Hearing Questions Paid Off
Attorney: Patrick Apple Type of Case: DMV Interlock Violation Hearing Case Result: Won - Client is allowed to keep his driver's license County: Guilford County Attorney Patrick Apple recently helped a client who unexpectedly received an interlock violation notice from the DMV. Many people initially try to handle these hearings on their own and are not prepared for the type [...]
50B Dismissed, Father Awarded Emergency Custody
Type of Case: 50B and Child Custody Case Result: The 50B was dismissed and our client was awarded temporary emergency custody. County: Davidson County A client had a 50B, also known as a Domestic Violence Protective Order, taken out against him by the mother of his child. She had also filed for primary legal custody and physical custody of the [...]
Mother, Daughter Narrowly Avoid Vehicle Forfeiture
Attorney: Clarke Dummit Type of Case: Vehicle Forfeiture Case Result: Successfully received a court order returning the car County: Forsyth County A mother and her daughter were both on the title of a car. However, it was primarily the daughter's vehicle. A friend of the daughter took it without permission and got charged with DWI. At the time, the friend [...]
Persecuted Pastor from El Salvador Gets Asylum
Type of Case: Asylum Case Result: Asylum Protection Granted Our client was a pastor in El Salvador whose religion strongly believes in the sanctity of all human life. Sadly, our client was the witness to attempted murder in his home country. The would-be criminal was a young gang member. Our client recognized both men and [...]
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