In the high-tech digital age in which we live, you can find so much information online, including fill-in-the-blank self-help documents that purport to help you handle your entire divorce without needing to hire an attorney. Be careful!!!! Just because you don’t... read more
A parent’s right to direct the care, custody, and control of his or her children, to the exclusion of all other persons, is a fundamental and constitutionally protected civil right. But, as with all rights, parental rights come with responsibilities. And, a parent’s... read more
We all know the importance of educating our children, but what about educating ourselves to be better parents? This is especially important in the case of divorced parents. Divorce is difficult enough on children without the parents behaving, well, like children. Here... read more
It is commonly misunderstood in North Carolina family law cases that there is a certain age in which a child can choose the parent with whom he or she wants to reside. In consultations, moms and dads will regularly tell me that they were holding out on their... read more
Choosing an attorney can be an enormous challenge. From the referral to the consultation, there are so many factors to consider when narrowing your choices and making the right decision for you and your family. In her latest article for Charlotte Parent, Sodoma Law... read more
Many families desire to separate but are frequently forced to stay together without regard for their feelings, their children, or their estate. See a recent article in PBS Next Avenue “Separated But Still Living Together”, with commentary by Nicole Sodoma,... read more
