Passports for minor children involved in child custody disputes
A child must have a valid passport to travel abroad, but the danger of international abduction is a serious concern.
Reducing the cost of divorce
Divorce is costly in so many ways. By following these suggestions, you should be able to keep the economic costs to a minimum.
Grandparents’ visitation & child custody rights in North Carolina
Today children are more likely to be cared for by their grandparents if the parents are separated, divorced, or were never married. As family structures change, the visitation and child custody rights of grandparents has become a regular topic in the news.
Alienation of affection & criminal conversation
Plaintiffs are racking up big jury verdicts in North Carolina as the Courts continue to allow lawsuits, known as heart-balm torts, to protect the sanctity of marriage.
Divorce from Bed and Board: Not just a legal separation
Divorce from Bed and Board, or A Mensa Et Thoro, is commonly described simply as a judicial separation. However, Divorce from Bed and Board carries several serious consequences.
Tax code change allows custodial parent to revoke release of dependent exemption
A recent change in the Internal Revenue Code may benefit custodial parents with an interest in claiming an exemption for their children.
Virtual visitation is an excellent option to supplement child custody arrangements
The North Carolina Legislature approved a change in law in 2009 to expand the use of virtual visitation for child custody.
Eight steps to take after separation & eight steps to take after divorce
There are legal steps you should take even after you get divorced in North Carolina to protect yourself and your family.
$9 Million awarded for affair
“I really loved him, and I really thought he loved me,” Cynthia Shackelford said. “I had not a clue that Allan would wander. He kept telling me 'Oh, she’s just a friend. There’s no affair. I love you.”
The Mean Lawyer
I remember one individual who was upset that her lawyer was friends with opposing counsel because she thought he would not fight as hard for her if he liked the other attorney.