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Senate Bill 496
What Those Dealing with Domestic Violence Need to Know On April 4, 2023, Senate Bill 496 was filed in the North Carolina legislature by three state senators: Sydney Batch, Michael Garrett, and Mary...
Everything You Need to Know about North Carolina’s Updated Child Support Guidelines for 2023
In 2022 the Conference of Chief District Judges were tasked with assessing the North Carolina Child Support Guidelines and determining what, if any, updates were needed. These updates to the child...
How to Prepare for a Consultation with a Family Law Attorney
What Should You Expect from Your Consultation? The anticipation of a family law consultation can be stressful and nerve-wracking. It is a very real and potentially scary first step in the separation and divorce process.
Boyfriend Loophole – What You Need to Know
The “boyfriend loophole” has seen renewed discussion in recent weeks. But what does the “boyfriend loophole” actually mean, and how can this impact victims of domestic violence? In laymen’s terms,...
Revenge Porn: What You Need to Know
“Revenge porn”, as it is most frequently referred to, has seen increased media attention in the past few weeks with the release of a new Netflix docuseries as well as a renewed push for federal...
Roe v. Wade Overruled
What does this mean for North Carolina and Family Law? On Friday, June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court released a landmark decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, holding that the...
Yes, Amicable Divorce Is Possible!
An amicable divorce comes down to a few things: peace, preparation, cooperation, and patience. That is, you and your partner decide to keep the bigger picture in mind — meaning no finger-pointing or...
The First 3 Money Moves to Make if You’re About to Get an Inheritance
Although you may be excited about the prospect of receiving unexpected money, there are certain financial moves experts say you should make to make sure you're prepared for that inheritance.
Yours, Mine and Ours: Classifying Assets in Divorce
Before valuing and distributing property in a divorce, the Court must first classify the property as separate, marital or divisible. This first step is, arguably, the most important because if…
Filing For Absolute Divorce In North Carolina
An action for divorce starts with one spouse filing a Complaint for Divorce in the county where either spouse resides. The parties must be separated for one year prior to the filing of the...
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