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by Carolyn Woodruff, JD, CPA, CVA, North Carolina Family Law Specialist
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Had my Dad lived, he would have been 100- years-old today!  Instead, he’s having some birthday cake in Heaven.  My Mom survives and is here on Earth.  While I am the older of their two biological children, they were older parents when I was born.  I thought I’d take a day to remember him and all he meant and means to me.  I’ll also use this as a time to opine on “family of origin”. Continue reading →

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By Carolyn J. Woodruff, JD, CPA, CVA—North Carolina Family Law Specialist
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One of my favorite stars is Gwen Stefani. She manages a life of motherhood, career with celebrity status, and fashion.  And, now she has just completed a divorce with her thirteen-year marriage to Gavin Rossdale, which produced Apollo (almost two); Kingston (age 9) and Zuma (age 7).  Rumors swirl that Gavin had an affair with the nanny, and Gwen apparently found nude photos of the nanny and plans for Gavin and the nanny to meet for sex—all found on the family iPad. The information on the family iPad yielded an abrupt end to this marriage.  Gavin had naughty behavior that uploaded from his iPhone to the cloud and downloaded to the linked family iPad. Continue reading →

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By Dana Horlick, Attorney, Woodruff Family Law Group
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Most separated couples probably do not think about complex jurisdictional issues when they are deciding child custody issues. Maybe the schedule is one week on, one week off, with the parents alternating weeks wherein they have sole physical custody of the child for a particular week. Maybe one parent has to move cross-country for a job opportunity, so instead the schedule is split around school with the child living with one parent during the school year and the other on summer vacation. These seem to make sense, dividing the custody of the child in the way that allows both biological parents to take an active role in raising their child. When the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction Treaty is involved with parents in different countries, the issues become very complex very fast. Continue reading →

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By Amy Setzer, Legal Assistant, Woodruff Family Law Group
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If you’re on our blog, chances are you’re in one of the three stages of divorce: contemplating, in the process of, or finalized.  Regardless, life probably feels like a never-ending rollercoaster.  At a time when everything is spinning out of control, it’s natural to wonder how the heck you got to this awful place.  As the adventure of 2016 commences, remember this:  life is what you make of it, and it doesn’t have to suck. Continue reading →

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By Dana Horlick, Attorney, Woodruff Family Law Group
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Getting married seems to be relatively simple, at least when compared to the process of obtaining a divorce. In North Carolina, for example, a civil divorce is typically granted on the basis of a one-year separation of the parties, where at least one party had the intent to remain separate indefinitely. This means that getting a divorce can drag on for longer than the parties even lived as a married couple. Having an experienced divorce attorney can assist you in navigating this sometimes complex process.  Keep in mind this is a divorce by the State of North Carolina.  A religious recognition of your divorce can be a separate matter in several religions.  This blog addresses a tragic Jewish situation. Continue reading →

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By Amy Setzer, Legal Assistant, Woodruff Family Law Group
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B is for BALANCE AND MODERATION

“Balance is not something you find; it’s something you create.” –Jane Kingsford

Divorce can have a funny way of consuming you, and it’s easy to get caught up in the New Year self-improvement frenzy.  Avoid heaping resolutions to your already hefty “to-do” pile–you may crash and burn. Instead, bring some harmony to your life by being choosy. Continue reading →

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By Carolyn J. Woodruff, JD, CPA, CVA
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There are lots of times many Piedmont Triad and other North Carolinians wish that they could put a GPS tracking device on an ex’s car.  Maybe you want to know who the “other woman” or “other man” is.  Maybe you want to see what the father or mother of your child is doing.  Maybe you want to see if your ex is going to strip clubs.  Whatever your reason or mindset, North Carolina has recently enacted new legislation you need to know, and you need to know now!!! Continue reading →

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By Amy Setzer, Legal Assistant, Woodruff Family Law Group
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Did you know that of the 45% of Americans who make New Year’s resolutions, 49% have limited success while 24% never succeed at all? That’s bad news if you’re trying to adjust to divorce. A life change of this magnitude is grueling; it feels like there’s no light at the end of the tunnel. Resolutions would be just another thing to fail at, right?

Wrong. When done correctly, setting some objectives for 2016 can help you race to recovery. In the upcoming posts, you’ll find some tips that will strengthen your resolve to be a healthier, happier you in 2016. Continue reading →

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By Amy Setzer, Legal Assistant, Woodruff Family Law Group
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Cherishing family and friends and celebrating what really matters can be hard to do when Divorce is a thing in your life.  Right now, you may feel broken and bitter while everyone else seems to be hopping around with some joyous version of Seasonal Affective Disorder.  I know how you feel. Continue reading →

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By Dana Horlick, Attorney, Woodruff Family Law Group
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Even a productive and long-lived marriage can end in divorce. Just ask Jane Seymour and James Keach. The celebrity couple, known for their acting roles and producing, were married for 22 years and separated in 2013. At the end of 2015, Seymour and Keach filed a divorce settlement splitting the assets accumulated over the span of their marriage 50/50. Continue reading →