We will discuss how North Carolina courts treat substantial changes in circumstances in child custody disputes through the lens of the North Carolina Court of Appeals case Coggin v. Brennan.
When a DVPO Is Denied
The purpose of a domestic violence protective order is to keep people safe, but safety isn’t something a court can provide simply on request. The process demands evidence, scrutiny, and a finding that the legal standard has actually been met. Sometimes, even when the allegations are extremely serious, that finding never comes. Continue reading →
Songs To Listen To During a Divorce or Breakup
It’s been said that breaking up is hard to do, and the last thing you want is to go through the pain alone. Continue reading →
Fun Things For Divorced Dads To Do With Their Kids This Father’s Day
The Best Activities in the North Carolina Triad Area Everyone Will Enjoy
Father’s Day in Greensboro: Celebrating the Fathers Who Shape Our Children’s Lives
By Carolyn J. Woodruff, JD, CPA, CVA
Father’s Day is much more than another date on the calendar. It is an opportunity to celebrate the men who guide, protect, teach, and love their children every day. Whether a father is married, divorced, remarried, or raising children as a single parent, the impact of an engaged father is profound. At Woodruff Family Law Group, we see firsthand how important healthy father-child relationships are to a child’s emotional well-being, especially during times of family transition.
Things to Do with Dad in Greensboro
Juneteenth: Freedom, Family, and the Law in North Carolina
By Carolyn J. Woodruff, JD, CPA, CVA
Every year on June 19, Americans observe Juneteenth, the day that marks the effective end of slavery in the United States. Continue reading →
What the Movie “Michael” Reveals About Childhood Trauma and Domestic Violence
By Carolyn J. Woodruff, JD, CPA, CVA
The new film Michael has renewed public interest in one of the most influential entertainers in history. Audiences will undoubtedly leave theaters talking about the music, the performances, and the controversies that surrounded Michael Jackson’s life. As an experienced family lawyer in the Triad, Greensboro, and Guilford County, I was inspired by the movie to write this blog about domestic violence. Continue reading →
Court of Appeals on Juvenile Jurisdiction and Child Custody Transfer
We will discuss the North Carolina Court of Appeals case Fitzgerald v. Fortner (2024) and explain the key issues of juvenile court jurisdiction, child custody transfer, and standing in custody disputes. You will see why the court vacated a Chapter 50 custody order and what the statutory requirements under North Carolina family law are. Continue reading →
When Threats and Harassment Cross the Line into Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is not always physical. Sometimes domestic violence takes the form of repeated threats and unwanted messages that leave another person feeling terrified for their life. Continue reading →
The Best Historical Ghost Stories From The North Carolina Triad Area
North Carolina is known for its spooky history that’s packed full of infamous ghost stories and hauntings. Throughout the Triad area, legends abound of curious encounters that make your hair stand on end. Continue reading →
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