Divorce and the New Year

Every year, nearly each and every one of us undertakes to better ourselves by way of the age-old tradition of “New Year’s Resolutions.” Some of us want to drop a few pounds, others want to do a better job of saving money, while others would like to kick their chosen vice to the curb once […]

Alienation of Affections and Criminal Conversation Actions Receive Changes in House Bill

North Carolina is one of only a handful of states that recognize certain “heart balm” actions, which include alienation of affections and criminal conversation (and no, criminal conversation has nothing to do with talking to a criminal). These unique tort actions allow for a spouse to recover from a third party for their interference in […]