North Carolina Divorce Lawyers BlogThe term “permanent” in a custody order holds extra weight at first glance. After all, if the title says “Permanent Custody Order”, it’s easy to assume that the arrangement can only be changed if something occurs that is substantial enough to garner the court’s attention. Continue reading →
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When Can You Appeal a Temporary Custody Order in North Carolina?
Custody cases can move quickly when a judge believes a child’s relationship with a parent may be jeopardized, and that can be stressful for everyone involved. But even a huge change in custody isn’t always the final say on a case. Continue reading →
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Can You Be Ordered to Pay Child Support After Losing Custody in North Carolina? (Part 1 of 2)
Many parents assume that child support flows one way: from the parent who sees the children less to the one who has them most often. Continue reading →
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Can You Get a Domestic Violence Protective Order Against an Ex Who Is Spying on You?
When a marriage ends, people brace for the hard conversations. How will custody work with the kids? How will the money be divided? Who gets what pet? And what life might look like next.
What people don’t always prepare for is the feeling of being watched, of realizing an ex somehow knows things they have never been told. Continue reading →
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NC Court of Appeals Upholds DVPO but Strikes Social Media Restriction
We will discuss how the North Carolina Court of Appeals resolved important issues concerning Domestic Violence Protective Orders (DVPOs) in a 2025 case, Williams v. Cabrera, No. COA23-826 (N.C. Ct. App. Apr. 16, 2025). Continue reading →
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Can Someone Other Than a Parent Gain Custody of a Child in North Carolina? (Part 2 of 2)
The previous blog (click here) discussed the case of Ledford v. Ledford and the mother’s appeal regarding service. This blog continues that discussion, focusing on the mother’s other argument, concerning “Standing”. Continue reading →
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North Carolina’s New Complex Family Financial Court: A Major Change for High-Asset Divorce Cases
Learn how North Carolina’s new Complex Family Financial Court may affect high-asset divorce, business valuation, equitable distribution, and alimony cases. Continue reading →
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Can Someone Other Than a Parent Gain Custody of a Child in North Carolina? (Part 1 of 2)
Many assume that a child’s parent always comes first in a custody dispute. Grandparents, aunts and uncles, even cousins couldn’t possibly stand a chance against a child’s mother or father. Many also assume that if you were never properly served with court papers, any following order can be undone later. Continue reading →
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When Third-Party Complaints Become Harassment in North Carolina
When you hear of someone committing an act of domestic violence, what do you imagine? A physical confrontation? A threat? While that is often the reality, it might not always be the full picture. Continue reading →
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Celebrating Powerful Women: Sandra Day O’Connor
Honoring America’s First Woman U.S. Supreme Court Nominee
America is a beautiful country built on powerful ideals like democracy and freedom of speech. Continue reading →