Family Law

If you’re considering marrying again, then it is certain that your previous marriage(s) ended in divorce. As such, you’ve likely learned many important lessons about yourself, and your relationships. However, we have seen that despite the fact that many of our clients have married before, and have had those marriages end in a negative way,…

Domestic violence has been described as a silent epidemic. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, a woman is beaten or assaulted every nine seconds in America. The Coalition has also reported that one in three women and one in four men have been physically abused by an intimate partner. It’s highly likely that…

Few situations evoke such bitterness, anger, and passion as a battle for child custody. When parents are unable to solve their differences in an amicable or even civil manner, the result is a high-conflict custody case. Intense emotions, verbal and even physical aggression, and an inability to properly communicate can create an ugly situation that…

When U.S. District Court Judge Max Cogburn ruled in October 2014 that the ban on same sex marriage in North Carolina was unconstitutional, same sex marriage finally became legal within the state.That ruling was a massive step forward towards full equality for LGBT couples and families. But here we are, almost 3 years later, and…

When a marriage is headed for divorce, it is not unusual for one spouse to hide assets, usually money, from the other. This is especially common in situations where one partner was primarily responsible for paying bills, making investments, and managing cash flow. They conceal money and property, falsify expenses and debts, and pull other…

Under North Carolina law, alienation of affection occurs when a third party intentionally causes a marriage to break down, typically by coaxing or tempting one of the spouses into an extramarital affair. When that happens, the wronged spouse is legally entitled to sue the interloper for both compensatory and punitive damages. In order to establish…

Separation or divorce can be especially difficult for children. However, allowing your child to spend time with both parents is important for their wellbeing and development and for adjusting to divorce. Unfortunately, the disruption to routines that splitting time causes can be detrimental to a child if handled improperly. Parents should take care to allow…

You don’t technically need a lawyer to do anything in the legal arena on your own behalf. However, attorneys are trained and experienced in the law, so they are an invaluable asset in a legal situation. This is particularly true in cases that involve any aspect of family law, including child custody, divorce, and determining…