Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth announced the end of their marriage on Friday, March 24, 2023. According to sources, Witherspoon filed the paperwork in the Circuit Court of Davidson County near their home in Nashville. The Oscar winner and super-agent have one son together, Tennessee James, age 10. Additionally, according…
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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…
Ne-Yo and Crystal Renay Divorce
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…
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…
Man Upset with Divorce Takes it to the Next Level
A California woman is experiencing divorce in a way that has her fearing for her life. Patricia and Ronald Dunn are residents of Los Angeles and are in the process of getting divorced. However, Ronald is less than happy with the idea of divorcing Patricia. To say this is a…
Psychological Evaluations and the Coleman Murders
Matthew Taylor Coleman and his wife, Abby Coleman, were living a picturesque life in their Santa Barbara, California home with their two young children—Kaleo, a two-year-old boy, and Roxy, a ten-month-old girl— when events took a turn for the worse. While the family was packing for a camping trip, Matthew…
Greensboro’s John Isner Competes in Wimbledon
Mark Griffin, M.E., Blog WriterOn Thursday, July 12, Greensboro’s John Isner battled on the green grass of Wimbledon for 6 ½ hours. It was the longest semi-final in the tournament’s storied history. Wimbledon is considered tennis’ most prestigious event, featuring 128 of the worlds best players. Isner blasted his way into the semifinals beating…
Ask Carolyn: Is Humiliation Grounds for Divorce?
Dear Carolyn, My spouse has done something that is terribly embarrassing to me. It also might be criminal. Everyone in the community knows; our friends know, and I am mortified and humiliated. I want a divorce. Do I have grounds for getting a divorce? – Humiliated Dear Humiliated, Assuming…
Grandparents Listen Up
Toni Maurie Gwynn was a 17-month angel who died July 10, 2013 in Eden, North Carolina. She was found suffocated and strapped to a car seat. Apparently, she had not had food or water for many hours. The latest “who dun it” was resolved last week with her father Antonio…
Heart Balm Torts: Playing Doctor and Nurse (Malecek v. Williams 2017)
By Carolyn J. Woodruff, North Carolina Family Law SpecialistWinston Salem, North Carolina: Malecek v. Williams (2017) Derek Williams is a Forsyth County doctor who had an affair apparently, or at least allegedly, with his nurse. Playing doctor-nurse games got them in trouble with the nurse’s husband, Marc Malecek. The nurse’s then-husband Marc sued Derek for alienation of affection…