John S Davis, NCCP The nature lovers here at Woodruff Family Law Group, which presumably is all of us, were delighted last year to discover that a pair of Mourning Doves had built a nest under our back door awning. Despite constant daytime traffic, the birds stayed there for the…
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…
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…
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…
Ne-Yo and Crystal Renay are officially divorced. The couple married in 2016. Renay initially filed for divorce from the singer-songwriter in August after accusing him of cheating. The divorce was finalized on January 26, 2023. Renay filed for divorce in Fulton County, Georgia. In the filing, Renay asked for…
T.J. Holmes, the Good Morning America star who was axed after an ABC network internal investigation, has filed for divorce from his wife of ten years, Marilee Fiebig. Rumors began that Holmes and Amy Robach, another Good Morning America star, were romantically linked despite both being married to other people. …
BASSIRI V. PILLING, 2023-NCCOA-___. Facts: Plaintiff and his wife were married and residents of North Carolina. In 2019 through 2020, Defendant and Wife began a romantic relationship while Wife was still married to Plaintiff. Plaintiff filed for Alienation of Affections. Discovery was served on Defendant, and Defendant served responses wherein…
ADJEI V. MAYORKAS, _____F.4d _____ (4th Cir. 2023). Facts: Plaintiff and Defendant were before the Fourth Circuit on a citizenship and naturalization issue. Plaintiff and Boateng were a married couple, and Plaintiff sought to become a naturalized citizen of the US. Before Boateng was married to Plaintiff, she was married…
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…
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…