BLOGS
Marriage Equality has arrived in South Carolina
This morning, the US Supreme Court denied the South Carolina Attorney General’s request for a stay on a federal judge’s ruling that the state’s ban on same-sex marriages was unconstitutional. As a...
Same-Sex Marriage in South Carolina Starting Thursday?
In a rapidly developing situation, there are reports that same-sex marriage licenses are being issued in South Carolina this morning in anticipation of same-sex marriages beginning on Thursday....
Marriage Equality: Same-Sex Marriage bans struck down in North and South Carolina
With numerous developments in marriage equality litigation occurring around the country, it can be difficult to keep up to date. Currently, there is a patchwork of states across the US in which...
Gay Marriage in North Carolina
On October 10, 2014, the law in North Carolina changed as it relates to gay marriage in North Carolina. At approximately 5:30 pm, an Order was executed and filed by U. S. District Court Judge Max...
Same Sex Marriage Legal in Virginia: Is NC next?
This morning, the US Supreme Court denied petitions seeking the Court’s review of same sex-marriage cases from several states. The Supreme Court’s decision leaves in place decisions from lower...
Holidays!
School is back in session. Labor Day has passed. Next up: the highly anticipated holiday season! When many of us think of the holidays, images of children trick-or-treating, a big turkey dinner...
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year
Today marks the beginning of the Jewish holiday, Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Tradition dictates that followers of Judaism observe the holiday by taking time for personal reflection and...
Ready or Not! Back to School!
For many two household families, back to school means adjusted parenting schedules, alternating holidays and vacations, organizing school pickups and planning after school activities. It is...
Children Come First In Divorce – Survey Says
When you can no longer ignore your unhealthy marriage, do you wonder why you are inclined to stick it out while your neighbor has bitten the bullet and separated or filed for divorce? Is it because...
Funding for Family Courts
If you practice family law in North Carolina, you will recall the numerous emails received in June and July 2014 regarding the proposed state budget and its drastic cuts to the funding for our...




