Domestic Violence: I made it Out, Now What?
Domestic Violence Survivor Ribbon In hindsight, survivors of domestic violence might express that the hardest part of deciding to leave a violent intimate relationship was not the act of making the decision itself – it was figuring out what the next steps would be if they were successful in leaving. While in some cases, survivors […]
Nicole Sodoma Named One of 30 Recipients State-wide of 2017 Leaders in the Law Award
Managing Principal of Sodoma Law recognized as going “above and beyond” for clients and community Sodoma Law is delighted to announce that Managing Principal and Family Law Attorney Nicole Sodoma has been selected as one of just 30 honorees for the 2017 Leaders in the Law awards hosted by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly. Honorees of […]
Sodoma Law Union receives Union County Chamber of Commerce Rising Star Award
A look behind Sodoma Law Union County’s front door. Sodoma Law headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, opened Sodoma Law Union, or as it is fondly referred to “SLU” on Monroe’s very own Main Street in September 2015. Continuing the firm’s commitment to community, Managing Principal and Attorney Penelope Hefner and Attorney Amanda Cubit hit the […]
Sodoma Law Attorney Penelope Dances for Charity in Union County
On Saturday, March 19, 2016, Sodoma Law Union Principal and Attorney Penelope Hefner will put on her dancin’ shoes to raise money for the Union County 4-H Foundation at their annual “Dancin’ in the Clover” event. She has been practicing tirelessly as she prepares to go head to head with 9 other contestants as they […]
Equitable Distribution – Don’t Let a Judge Divide Up Your Stuff
The terms “Equitable distribution” are just big words for the division of marital property, or property acquired during a marriage. More often than not, most counties (to include Mecklenburg County and Union County), the parties are required to attempt to settle the issue of equitable distribution prior to a trial. This is typically done by […]
Union Academy Ultimate Auction
Sodoma Law Union was proud to support Union Academy Charter School as a Corporate Sponsor of their 12th Annual Union Academy Ultimate Auction last Saturday, November 7 at the Union County Ag Center. The lively black tie event, which is held on the first Saturday of November each year, is widely attended by guests from […]
Why Sodoma Law Union? Easy. We listen to our clients.
By Nicole Sodoma. When I opened Sodoma Law in 2008, I immediately recognized how our advocacy was different. My guiding vision was clear: to surround myself with tenacious, smart, compassionate professionals who really care about our clients like family. Listening to our clients As a Family Law lawyer, I recognize that life’s events can be […]
Play ball! The importance of using a licensed parenting coordinator
Posted by Penelope L. Hefner “Strike three – you’re out!” “Flag on the play!” “Flagrant foul!” Think about watching your favorite sporting event without an umpire or referee. What would that game be like? Would the participants follow the rules? Would everyone truly be on their best behavior? Or would friendly competitions descend into chaos? […]