Child custody disputes are among the most common family law matters in court. Yet, due to the sensitive nature of the relationships and the complexity of the law, these cases can yield very different outcomes depending on the smallest details. That is the case in Ludack v. Ludack, a 2024…
Most marriages don’t end because of one dramatic moment. They end because one person gradually stops engaging in the relationship, and as it turns out, some spouses carry that same habit straight into the courtroom. Upwards of 95% of divorces in the US are settled outside of a courtroom, but…
A North Carolina Court of Appeals decision in the Face v. Face (2024) case addressed many key points in separation court proceedings, including equitable distribution and alimony, as well as procedural issues such as subject-matter jurisdiction and correction of clerical errors in domestic law. As such, Face v. Face is…
Nobody gets married thinking they will one day be sitting in a courtroom, arguing over who is better fit to take care of the kids. However, in cases where relationships fail, family courts focus primarily on determining which parent can truly give their children a secure and stable home. The…
In Harney v. Harney, the North Carolina Court of Appeals addressed a specific child custody dispute involving the child’s mother and grandfather. As you are about to see, the case had two significant points the court clarified for future cases: jurisdiction under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act…
Co-parents who weaponize their children don’t always get away with it, and Hasz v. Brittain is proof of that. A parent’s repeated disregard for court orders and intentional attempt to sabotage a child’s relationship with the other parent ultimately backfired in this North Carolina Court of Appeals case, leading to…
The 2024 Sunshine v. Sunshine decision of the North Carolina Court of Appeals clarified how courts should handle income imputation in divorce cases. As you are about to read, this decision also explains how courts evaluate business income in alimony cases and how they assess the accustomed standard of living…
Healthcare givers know how demanding that career can be. From unpredictable schedules to long hours, life can be very overwhelming. Add to it the role of being a single parent and fitting everything in can feel impossible. In honor of National Caregivers Day, we want to honor American heroes who…
Black voices were legally silenced in courtrooms for a large portion of American history. A brave few, however, refused to remain silent. During Black History Month, we honor the African American lawyers and judges who transformed the bench from a tool of oppression into a lever for equality. Following our…
Every President’s Day, we tend to focus on the marble statues, the legacy-defining speeches, and – let’s be honest – the three-day weekend mattress sales. But if you look past the monuments and the discounts, you’ll find that the White House has long been the nation’s most exclusive law firm.…