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National Puppy Day and National Cuddly Kitten Day

Judi Rossabi, Communications Director If you are experiencing loneliness during divorce, getting a pet can help. A pet can be a great companion and can help cheer you up. Today is national puppy day and national cuddly kitten day. Both animals make great pets and definitely make things a little…

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Tiger Woods, His Girlfriend, and Oral Tenancy Agreements

Tiger Woods and Erica Herman were a couple for nearly six years.  The couple split in October 2022.  While together, the couple resided in Woods’ home in Jupiter, Florida.  Herman has sued the Jupiter Island Irrevocable Homestead Trust for at least $30 million after Woods asked her to move out…

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Alimony as Done in Spain

Ivana Moral and her ex-husband were married for 25 years.  Recently, a Spanish judge ordered Moral’s ex-husband to pay her $215,000.00 as compensation for 25 years of housework handled by Moral throughout the couple’s marriage.      Moral won the judgment after arguing before the Spanish judge that she had been…

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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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Parental Rights Termination and Appeal

In re J.J.H., Supreme Court of North Carolina, No. 430A19, December 18, 2020 This is Respondent Mother’s Appeal to the termination of her parental rights. Facts: Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) filed petitions alleging that three of the five minor children involved were neglected and dependent…

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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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