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 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 →
Every March, Women’s History Month offers an opportunity to recognize the individuals who helped shape the institutions that guide American life today.
In the past, women were not allowed to practice law in courtrooms, attend law schools, or join bar associations. However, a committed group of trailblazers overcame these obstacles, paving the way for future generations of female lawyers and judges.
Their accomplishments increased access to justice and changed the American legal system. In the US today, 41% of attorneys are women. Even though it took over a century to make that progress, it started with a few revolutionary “firsts” that fundamentally altered the field.
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 →
Co-parents who weaponize their children don’t always get away with it, and Hasz v. Brittain is proof of that. Continue reading →
The 2024 Sunshine v. Sunshine decision of the North Carolina Court of Appeals clarified how courts should handle income imputation in divorce cases. Continue reading →
Black voices were legally silenced in courtrooms for a large portion of American history. A brave few, however, refused to remain silent. Continue reading →
Every President’s Day, we tend to focus on the marble statues, the legacy-defining speeches, and – let’s be honest – the three-day weekend mattress sales. But if you look past the monuments and the discounts, you’ll find that the White House has long been the nation’s most exclusive law firm. Continue reading →
Judge Elreta Melton Alexander became one of the most influential people in a state where Black women seldom held courtroom firsts. She didn’t wait for the legal community to accommodate her; instead, she entered it and changed the courtroom by refusing to be shut out. Continue reading →
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