Absent action by the US Supreme Court today, same-sex couples may begin to wed in the State of Virginia beginning tomorrow, Thursday, August 21st. The imminent legality of same-sex marriages in Virginia is the result of the ruling made last week by the 4th Circuit... 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
In North Carolina, we have two appellate courts that review family law cases appealed from our district courts: the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court. Earlier this month, the chief judge of the NC Court of Appeals, the Honorable John C. Martin, announced that he... 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
Originally posted in MomsCharlotte. How many of us have heard these words from our children: “I want to do it the way I want to do it!” I hear it on a regular basis from my 6-year-old son and remind myself that he is learning his independence. But, these words are not... read more
