What Effects Does Divorce Have on my Estate Plan?
The divorce has been finalized, your belongings have been split up, and for the first time in months you feel like you might finally be getting used to this new life you’ve begun. Separation and divorce are emotional situations. When you are focused on the important issues of alimony, equitable distribution, child custody, and child […]
Consider the Gift of Estate Planning Because… Life Happens
Some recent clients of mine apologized for the length of time it took them to finalize their estate plan. It had been almost a year since our initial conference – when we first sat down to discuss their circumstances and their goals in the event of death or incapacity. It’s not uncommon, as an estate […]
Reading Playboy for the Articles: Is Estate Planning Your Estranged Spouse’s Ultimate and Final Controlling Act?
Given Hugh Hefner’s star status it is no wonder that rumors immediately began to swirl upon his death about what would happen to the fortune he amassed through the Playboy empire. There were rumblings that he may actually still be married to Kimberly Conrad, though he married Crystal Harris in 2012. There have also been […]
Can You Put a Price Tag on Love?
In many ways, when you say “I do,” you are embarking on a business venture with your new spouse. While a business can be set up to ensure each person involved gets out of the business what he or she puts into it, the same is not always true of marriage. In the unfortunate event […]
Equitable Distribution and Your House’s Worth: Asking a Realtor May Cost You.
A common effort made to save money in equitable distribution cases could actually end up costing the divorcing parties a lot of money. In most equitable distribution cases, which is the division of marital assets and debts, the most common item of property dealt with is that of real estate. Almost every case involves at […]
The Intricacies of Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples
When the Supreme Court announced its decision in Obergefell v. Hodges* last summer, it was rightly viewed as a victory for equality for same-sex couples across the country. As a result of the ruling, same-sex marriages that had once been ignored, disregarded, or deemed illegal were immediately granted the same full faith and credit as […]
Prince’s Death Shows Why You Need a Last Will and Testament
Do you have a will? U.S. News and World Report interviewed David DuFault on why music icon Prince’s death highlights why we all need a last will and testament.
Courts Fundraiser is Thursday at the Court House
The Charlotte Observer highlighted Mecklenburg’s annual fundraiser for the state court system. The evening took place on April 28, 2016, and the Sodoma Law Foundation was a supportive sponsor.
Food, Fun, Charity for NC Court System
The Sodoma Law Foundation partnered with Justice Initiatives to host its annual Evening at the Courthouse on April 28, 2016.
Summer Travel Tips In Case of Emergency
Summer is the time of year when kids get to enjoy time off from the demands of school. Often this involves trips with their family, but sometimes kids also have the benefit of travelling with friends of their own, without their parents. In other cases, parents have the opportunity for time away for themselves, a […]