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 […]

Marriage Equality in NC? Not Exactly

So, you think we have marriage equality in North Carolina following the Supreme Court’s historic decision on the issue this summer?  Well, not exactly. Ever heard of SB2?  More people could probably name the lead plaintiff in this summer’s landmark Supreme Court decision that ruled states could no longer deny same-sex couples the fundamental right […]

Home Warranties in North Carolina

Home warranties are a valuable resource that can protect residential homeowners from incurring unwanted costs to repair their home.  In North Carolina, there is an implied warranty of habitability and express warranties that can protect homeowners.  Homeowners armed with an understanding of these warranties are better able to protect their interests. Implied Warranty of Habitability […]

Attorney Nicole Sodoma Shares DOMA Insight with NC Lawyers Weekly

Recently, in a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) violated the 5th Amendment and was thus unconstitutional. DOMA barred the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriages.   With the Court’s recent ruling, however, same sex couples in the 13 states and the District of Columbia where same sex […]

WSOC TV sits down with Nicole Sodoma

On June 26, 2013, the Supreme Court of the United States shared its ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act and Proposition 8. Regardless of one’s position on these issues, the rulings were long-awaited and of critical importance to many.  Attorney Nicole Sodoma was interviewed by Charlotte’s WSOC TV to discuss these historical decisions. To see […]