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Court of Appeals Throws Out Alienation of Affections Case Between two South Carolina Residents

the torts of alienation of affection and criminal conversation are designed to protect the institution of marriage for North Carolina residents and when the torts occur in the State of North Carolina.

Ex-Parte: Divorce Law’s Dirty Word

Mark Spencer Williams

Court Orders obtained "Ex-Parte" represent a decision of a judge made without the presence of all parties to the controversy

Cohabitation Rights

Richard Forrest Kern

Cohabitants may sue under contract, quasi-contract (including unjust enrichment), quantum meruit, trust and tort theories of North Carolina law.

Workshop on Domestic Violence in the Workplace

Mark Spencer Williams

domestic violence costs employers $5-8 billion annually

A “Do it Yourself” Divorce May Cost you Dearly

Mark Spencer Williams

John comes out over $150,000 better by getting divorced without filing for equitable distribution under these facts

Child Support Based on Income Shares

Richard Forrest Kern

Child Support and Bonus Pay. North Carolina has adopted the income shares model for child support. Child support is a shared parental responsibility and the...

American Bar Association Helps Military Service Members

Mark Spencer Williams

The American Bar Association recently launched a new Website for military service members and their families that provides information on a variety of legal issues....

Be a Better Co-Parent on Mother’s Day

Mark Spencer Williams

Every separated or divorced parent should try to find ways to better co-parent. Cooperative parenting with your ex can give your children continued stability and...

Mother’s Day and Child Custody

Mark Spencer Williams

Anna Jarvis invented the modern Mother’s Day that we celebrate in 1908 as a day to honor one’s mother. Jarvis’ efforts resulted in it being named...

Not Your Average Cat Fight: Alienation of Affection Pays $30 Million

Mark Spencer Williams

This latest verdict may cause more litigation by scorned spouses. Regardless, think 30 million times before you decide to have an affair with a married...

First Quarter 2011 Family Legal Audit

Mark Spencer Williams

If you score less than an 80, you need to see a licensed North Carolina Attorney as soon as possible.

Mount Kilimanjaro

Mark Spencer Williams

In December 2010, I travelled to Tanzania with my two brothers and we summited Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free standing mountain in the World. The...

Rice Law Blog

Court of Appeals Throws Out Alienation of Affections Case Between two South Carolina Residents

Ex-Parte: Divorce Law’s Dirty Word

Cohabitation Rights

Workshop on Domestic Violence in the Workplace

A “Do it Yourself” Divorce May Cost you Dearly

Child Support Based on Income Shares

American Bar Association Helps Military Service Members

Be a Better Co-Parent on Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day and Child Custody

Not Your Average Cat Fight: Alienation of Affection Pays $30 Million

First Quarter 2011 Family Legal Audit

Mount Kilimanjaro

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