Should I Cooperate With Police in a CPS Investigation?
When your child suffers an injury that appears to be non-accidental or as a result of neglect, medical personnel have a duty... Read More
8 Divorce Tips Supporting Spouses Need to Know
Being unhappy in your marriage is not an easy problem to solve. Counseling doesn’t always work, IF you can get your spouse... Read More
How Long Does A CPS Investigation Take and What Does it Entail?
When you’ve been notified by your local Department of Social Services that you’re under investigation for the abuse, neglect or dependency of... Read More
4 Reasons You Can’t Afford to Wait to Get Divorced
You’re still “married” but you haven’t had a loving relationship with your spouse in years. You’re not intimate. You don’t do things... Read More
2 Changes to the NC Domestic Violence Protective Order Statute You Need to Know
Recently, North Carolina passed a bill which clarifies certain protections for domestic violence survivors. House Bill 343 goes into effect on October... Read More
Heart Balm Actions Survive Constitutional Challenge
Caselaw Update: “Heart Balm” Actions are Constitutional In a recent North Carolina Court of Appeals decision, the common law torts of alienation... Read More
The Anatomy of a Complex Family Law Case
A seasoned attorney can tell the complexity of your case after a short conversation, yet many times clients are surprised to learn... Read More
DIY Contempt: Understanding How to Enforce Your Court Order
How to Enforce Your Order You’ve been to court, had a long court hearing and got a court order which specifies a... Read More
Marital Fault is Not a Requirement for Spousal Support: Part II
Spousal Support and Marital Fault in North Carolina: Alimony In Part I, we discussed how need, not fault, is the main consideration... Read More
Marital Fault is Not a Requirement for Spousal Support: Part I
In North Carolina, a supporting spouse does not need to be proven at fault in the marriage for spousal support to be... Read More