Make Like a Tree and Leaf….
Seasons are changing. Leaves are falling. Finally. You made the decision. You tried to make it work, going to countless counseling sessions, talking about your feelings, and making a concerted effort to get back to the way things were when you first got married. Last night’s argument was the last straw but where do you […]
New North Carolina Statute Allows Lifetime No-Contact Order in Special Circumstances
Until October 1, 2015, North Carolina had only two statutes that allow the Civil District Court to enter restraining orders. Our state is now adding a third statute that provides special protection for victims of sexual crimes. An examination of each of the statutes shows why this new statute offers a unique, additional layer of […]
Sodoma Law receives 2015 Mecklenburg County’s Pro Bono Services Award
Sodoma Law was honored to be recognized by the Mecklenburg County Bar for its Extraordinary Pro Bono Services Award: Outstanding Collaborative Project. The criteria for the nomination was to recognize a firm in Mecklenburg County that has made an extraordinary impact for justice to indigents, or children, or developed particularly innovative or enduring projects or […]
Run for Peace: May 31
It’s almost here! Run for Peace at Home 5K will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2014. Help raise funds for the Safe Alliance Domestic Violence Programs. Join Sodoma Law in supporting Safe Alliance.
Charlotte Run for Peace at Home: Support Safe Alliance
On Saturday, May 31, 2014, Run for Peace at Home (a 5K) will raise funds for the Safe Alliance Domestic Violence Programs. It is scheduled to take place at the McAlpine Creek Greenway in Charlotte and costs $20 if you register before April 1, 2014. Join Sodoma Law in supporting Safe Alliance. For more information, […]
Forced Marriages?
Did you know forced marriages exist in the United States and other countries around the world? Anne-Marie Hutchinson, a solicitor from the United Kingdom, also appointed to Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2002 for her services to international child abduction and adoption, shared her insight and experiences to the attendees of […]
Changes to Child Custody Orders
Child Custody Orders may be modified based on a substantial change in circumstances which warrant a modification of the existing child custody order. The substantial change of circumstances must affect the welfare of the minor child. To many, this standard may seem vague and confusing. A recent Court of Appeals case Patten v. Werner discusses the issue of modifying custody. […]
I think I need a protection order, but what kind?
North Carolina provides two basic types of protective orders; a 50B Domestic Violence Protective Order and a 50C No-Contact Order. There are two requirements under North Carolina law in order for a victim to obtain a 50B Domestic Violence Protective Order. First, a certain relationship must exist between the two parties. North Carolina General Statue […]