By: Sodoma Law Raleigh Attorney Annelisse Velazquez A Legal Separation is one of the most emotionally and legally complex experiences a person can go through. Whether it came as a shock or had been building for years, the moment you and your spouse decide to live... read more
By: Sodoma Law Raleigh Attorney Annelisse Velazquez Financial transparency is the foundation of a fair divorce—but what happens when you suspect your spouse is not being transparent? Under North Carolina’s laws of equitable distribution, marital property must... read more
By: Sodoma Law Raleigh Attorney Annelisse Velazquez When people describe their spouse as a “narcissist,” they are usually referring to a pattern of behavior—not a clinical diagnosis. The term often reflects experiences of control, manipulation, refusal to... read more
By: Sodoma Law Raleigh Attorney Annelisse Velazquez One of the most impactful—and most misunderstood—tools in a custody case is a motion for psychological evaluation. Because mental health can directly affect parenting capacity, North Carolina courts have the... read more
By: Managing Attorney and Principal Sarah Bennett (SLN) A recent celebrity custody dispute involving Rumer Willis and her ex-boyfriend, Derek Richard Thomas, raised a question that comes up more often than many parents expect: how specific can a custody order be... read more
Child support in North Carolina is often viewed as a fixed number, but in reality it is the result of a structured legal process designed to balance income, parenting time, and a child’s day-to-day needs. What many parents do not realize is that small details—like how... read more
Co-parenting after divorce is often treated as a set of rules, but in reality it is an ongoing system of shared decision-making that shapes a child’s daily emotional environment. In North and South Carolina custody cases, success is not defined by agreement alone, but... read more
Divorce does not just divide property—it often reshapes a person’s financial instincts for years afterward. Many of the most damaging financial mistakes during divorce are not dramatic decisions, but small overlooked choices made under stress, uncertainty, or... read more
Child support is not just a financial obligation—it is a legal and emotional lifeline for children. When payments are missed, the impact goes beyond numbers, affecting a child’s stability, daily needs, and long-term well-being. North Carolina law provides multiple... read more
Divorce can be a confusing and emotionally charged experience for children, yet how parents communicate about it often shapes a child’s long-term well-being. Many guides focus on what to say—but few address the subtle ways parents’ words, tone, or timing can... read more
