Nicole Sodoma Managing Principal Penelope L. Hefner Principal Amy E. Simpson Senior Attorney Theresa E Viera Attorney P. Doughton Horton Attorney Sodoma Law is proud to announce five of our Family Law attorneys received awards of excellence from Super Lawyers Magazine... read more
Even in social settings, it is possible to feel lonely while surrounded by a room full of people. Happiness is not derived from just being in close proximity to others — it is derived from connecting with other people. That could be why Millennials seek out co-working... read more
Obviously, nobody wants to think about divorce when they’re getting married. The good news is: The divorce rate is going down, and there’s a good shot your marriage will make it. But, the reality is, there are never any guarantees in life — and, as with all things, it... read more
For many Americans, filing taxes is a no-brainer. Failing to do so can cause them to miss out on valuable tax refunds or burden them with late fees and failure-to-file penalties. But for Americans with low incomes or without any earned income at all, the decision to... read more
Just mention the words “separation” or “divorce” and people often get uncomfortable. No one really likes to think about the ending of a relationship, much less all the stressful things that come with it. Here are 13 “scary” parts to separation and divorce and what you... read more
A lot of people going through a separation and divorce find themselves concerned about the expense of attorney’s fees. Additionally, for many people, attorney’s fees are an unexpected expense; it is not as if people save up for a divorce. To make matters worse,... read more
Take Note According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (https://ncadv.org/statistics), nearly 20 people in the United States are physically abused by an intimate partner every minute. This amounts to more than 10 million men and women each year! This... read more
If you have ever been around a child about to celebrate a birthday, you know that for most kids their birthday is one of the most important days of the entire year. When it comes to birthdays after divorce, a child’s desire for the “best birthday ever” may be... read more
Everyone knows effective communication is vital, yet many of us still struggle with it. Poor communication often breeds confusion and frustration, and if you are in the midst of a separation or divorce focusing on effective communication becomes even more vital. As we... read more
Can I have my marriage annulled? Is a question I get asked as a Family Law attorney more often than you might think. The reasons why vary, and trust me – I have heard them all. But, in North Carolina, there are specific stipulations that you must meet to... read more
