North Carolina is known for its spooky history that’s packed full of infamous ghost stories and hauntings. Throughout the Triad area, legends abound of curious encounters that make your hair stand on end. Continue reading →
People usually think that if you paid for something, you own it. You own the groceries if you buy them, and you own the house if you pay the mortgage. This is a good way to think about money in your daily life. But does that logic work in a divorce? Well, not entirely. North Carolina courts don’t just give property to the person who spent the most money in the relationship. Continue reading →
Most people assume that if someone lives in another state, they can’t be brought into court in North Carolina (or wherever you live). But family law is rarely that simple. When children are involved, courts look closely at a parent’s connections to the state and whether their actions had an impact there. That’s exactly what the North Carolina Court of Appeals addressed in Ziegler v. Ziegler. Continue reading →
Domestic violence is a serious matter, and protective orders are a critical legal instrument for safeguarding the most fundamental rights of individuals. While protective orders are common, issuing them still requires following a procedure that must meet strict legal standards if the order is to stand on appeal. Continue reading →
We will discuss the Fairley v. Matelski (2024) case and see why the North Carolina Court of Appeals upheld a custody decision, acting in the child’s best interest.
You will see how nuanced custody decisions can be, why it is imperative to pay special attention to every fact in family law cases involving child custody, and how even the smallest details can make a big difference. Continue reading →
We will discuss the Mecklenburg County, o/b/o Herron v. Pressley case, and how the North Carolina Court of Appeals reversed a trial court order and modified the father’s child support obligation. Continue reading →
Divorce is hard enough to get through on its own, but when you’ve worked hard and sacrificed years of your life to build a business together, it can feel like you’re tearing down everything you’ve worked for. Continue reading →
Child custody disputes are among the most common family law matters in court. Yet, due to the sensitive nature of the relationships and the complexity of the law, these cases can yield very different outcomes depending on the smallest details. Continue reading →
Most marriages don’t end because of one dramatic moment. They end because one person gradually stops engaging in the relationship, and as it turns out, some spouses carry that same habit straight into the courtroom. Continue reading →
A North Carolina Court of Appeals decision in the Face v. Face (2024) case addressed many key points in separation court proceedings, including equitable distribution and alimony, as well as procedural issues such as subject-matter jurisdiction and correction of clerical errors in domestic law. Continue reading →
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