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Expert Witnesses and Child Custody

AMAN V. NICHOLSON, 2023-NCCOA-________ (2023).  Facts:  Plaintiff and Defendant are parents of a minor child. They separated in fall of 2019. Plaintiff filed for custody, and a temporary order was entered. The temporary order granted joint legal custody (decision making) and primary physical custody to the Plaintiff, visitation to Defendant.…

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Appellate Practice Clarification

AMAN V. NICHOLSON, 2023-NCCOA-________ (2023).  Facts:  Plaintiff and Defendant are parents of a minor child. They separated in fall of 2019. Plaintiff filed for custody, and a temporary order was entered. The temporary order granted joint legal custody (decision making) and primary physical custody to Plaintiff, visitation to Defendant. It…

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Attorney Fees When Support and Custody Are Involved

LIMERICK V. ROJO-LIMERICK, 2023-NCCOA-________ (2023).  Facts:  Plaintiff and Defendant are parents of a minor child. In August of 2020, Plaintiff filed for divorce from bed and board, child custody and child support, and attorney fees. Defendant counterclaimed for custody, child support, equitable distribution, alimony, and attorney fees. Defendant then voluntarily…

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Mandatory Orders for Domestic Violence

CHOCIEJ V. RICHBURG, 2023-NCCOA-________ (2023).  Facts: Plaintiff and Defendant dated. On May 31, 2021, there was a fight between the couple, and Defendant broke Plaintiff’s nose with his fists and/or forehead. Another fight broke out between the couple in the bedroom, wherein Defendant used his belt and household items, such…

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George “Shorty” Snowden, Creator of the Lindy Hop

by Judi Rossabi You may have heard of the popular swing dances that occur almost nightly somewhere in North Carolina. From beginner lessons to complex dances, there are many offerings to help you learn something new or perfect your swing dance steps. What you may not know is that swing…

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National Weddings Month

February is known as National Weddings Month.  So, without further ado, here are a few celebrity couples that have recently said “I do.”      Twilight star Taylor Lautner and fiancé Taylor Dome tied the knot near Epoch Estate Wines in Templeton, California on November 11, 2022.  The couple were engaged…

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Standing and Jurisdiction in Nonparent Custody

Gilleland v. Adams, 2023-NCCOA-9 (unpublished)  Facts: Defendant gave birth to a child in 2017. Plaintiff claimed he was the father and filed for custody. Defendant filed her answer and also a motion to dismiss, citing to Rules 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6) of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure and arguing…

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The Kardashian-West Divorce

Last year came to an end, but not before Kanye West and Kim Kardashian were able to close the chapter on their formerly wedded life and settle matters associated with their divorce.  It is reported that Kardashian and West will share joint custody of their four children – North, 9,…

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Five Ways to Mend Your Broken Heart

By Judi Rossabi Divorce can be a heartbreaking experience. Everything changes, and even friends and family share in the ups and downs of a breakup. Back in the ’70s, a hit song by The Bee Gees lamented “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart.” The song was a number-one hit…

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