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Emotionally Navigating the First Valentine’s Day After a Divorce

The end of a marriage can be devastating, no matter the circumstances, and it takes time to process the loss. Holidays like Valentine’s Day can be difficult, especially if it’s the first one after a divorce. It may be painful, but you can learn to navigate the different emotions you’re…

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A Holiday Toast to Family Law

Ladies and gentlemen, if I may have your attention, Let’s raise a glass to the Woodruff Family Law team, Where we stand together, ready to share, In this journey of life where we take legal care.   To the divorce court drama, where we’re on the front line, Helping folks…

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Spreading Holiday Joy: Local Charities Supporting Children

The holiday season is a time for giving and, for many children in Guilford County, local charities play a crucial role in making the season magical. Whether it’s providing gifts, warm clothing, or meals, these organizations work tirelessly to bring smiles to children’s faces and alleviate some of the burdens…

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Holiday Drinking and Driving: Custody Risks and Legal Implications

As the holiday season approaches, celebrations and gatherings often include alcohol, increasing the possibility of drinking and driving. Beyond immediate safety concerns, driving under the influence (DUI) can have lasting impacts on individuals, especially when it comes to family and custody matters. In North Carolina, a DUI conviction can significantly…

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Triad Activities on St. Patrick’s Day for the Newly Separated or Divorced

To most people these days, St. Patrick’s Day is simply a celebratory occasion to wear green and drink Irish beverages like Guinness and Jameson. However, this Irish holiday, originally called the Feast of Saint Patrick, was first created to commemorate Saint Patrick’s bringing Christianity to Ireland and, thus, Irish culture…

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A Bittersweet Valentine’s Day: Love, Loss, and New Beginnings

Feelings of love and loss are two of the most powerful and complex emotions known to humankind. And one 39-year-old man – let’s call him “Jack” – found himself standing at the crossroads of both on a day universally celebrated for love—Valentine’s Day. For Jack, the typically cheerful and fun…

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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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Tips for Holidays with Adopted Children

It’s your first holiday with your adopted child and you’ve done everything to make it perfect, with magazine-worthy tables of food, a home full of beautiful decorations, and lights twinkling just right in the annual family photo – at least until the dog eats the turkey, the cat knocks down…

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Holidays and Child Custody in the Time of COVID-19

In 2020, the holiday season will be one of the most tumultuous in recent years now that Covid-19 rates are beginning to rise again. For parents with ongoing custody cases or custody orders already in place, it presents an especially trying time. Travel is a large component of every holiday…

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For a Healthy Summer, Limit Kids’ Gaming

Mark Griffin, M.E., Blog Writer

It’s summertime, and that means kids around Greensboro will be beating the heat. But they probably won’t be hanging out at the pool or lake like their parents did. It’s more likely they will be huddled around their electronic devices playing video games or watching YouTube. The World Health Organization…

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