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Winston-Salem Courthouse Lunch Hot-Spots

By Kristina Pisano, Blog Writer, Woodruff Family Law Group

If you have been in court all morning and you need something to give you an energy boost during lunch, there are several great lunch spots in Winston-Salem that are just a few steps away from the courthouse. Kabobs On Fourth: Just a five-minute walk from the courthouse, Kabobs on Fourth…

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Premarital Agreements: Inequality vs. Unfairness

Previously, we highlighted the risks of asking a future spouse to sign a substantively unfair agreement. These risks are not triggered merely because the terms of the agreement are not exactly equal. Rather, substantive unfairness is present only when the agreement passes some minimum threshold of inequality. So how far…

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Fourth of July in the Triad

By Kristina Pisano, Blog Writer, Woodruff Family Law Group

Fourth of July, a day of grilled hot dogs, pool parties, and fireworks. I always look forward to this fun summer holiday both because of the traditions I have enjoyed with family growing up to now enjoying new celebrations with friends as I get older. The Triad area offers many activities…

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Premarital Agreements and Substantive Fairness

Our last premarital agreement post discussed the fairness of the procedures used when a premarital agreement was signed. This post will discuss the substantive fairness of the agreement itself. As noted previously, courts give considerably more attention to procedural fairness than to substantive unfairness. As long as fair procedures are…

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I’m Still Proud: What June 12th Means to a Gay Man

By Joshua Scott Chilton, Legal Assistant, Woodruff Family Law Group

On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States of America made a ruling in a case known as Obergefell v. Hodges which changed the definition of what marriage was in our country. Despite the arguments against it, it was no longer defined simply as the union between…

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Procedures For Signing Premarital Agreements

Previously, we have discussed judicial attitudes toward premarital agreements. In short, premarital agreements are favored by modern law, but only when they were signed using procedures that the court sees as fair. How do the courts define a fair procedure? Three factors are important. First, the parties must sign voluntarily…

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Change Up Your Typical Father’s Day Celebration!

By Kristina Pisano, Blog Writer, Woodruff Family Law Group

I am just like my Father: I have come to this realization as I get older. From the red hair, the red-headed temper and the overly kind and generous heart; I thank my father. It wasn’t until recently, though, that I realized how much I am like him. Quiet at…

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Why Did “He” Do It

By Tina Ray, Legal Assistant, Woodruff Family Law Group

Why? With the many shootings lately, whether it be a single shooting or a mass killing, that’s the question always asked when these terrible, horrific, events happen.  People spend too much time trying to answer that question.  The only person that knows the answer is the killer.   What do they…

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Could Fluffy Fill your Void? Why Adopting a Pet in the Triad can be Beneficial to your Divorce Recovery

By: Diana Westrick, Legal Assistant, Woodruff Family Law Group

Ok, you get to choose which unofficial holiday you celebrate in the month of June: Old Maid’s Day or National Hug your Cat Day.  For those that have pet allergies, neither of these options may seem too exciting.  However, try to consider the underlying point of which I’m trying to…

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You Are Cordially Invited to a…Divorce Party

By Kristina Pisano, Blog Writer, Woodruff Family Law Group

I know it is a bit strange, a divorce party? They are currently trending in popularity, but think about it. Different major events in your life, graduations, birthday, weddings, and retirements are all celebrated. If you went through a messy divorce, wouldn’t you want a chance to celebrate surviving and…

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