Y Michael Yin, JD Hunter v. Hunter, 2024-NCCOA-______ (2024). Facts: In June 2023, a family dispute turned violent between the Plaintiff and the Defendant, his father. The altercation arose over a disagreement regarding the Plaintiff’s daughter attending bible school. During the argument, the Defendant struck the Plaintiff in the neck,…
To most people these days, St. Patrick’s Day is simply a celebratory occasion to wear green and drink Irish beverages like Guinness and Jameson. However, this Irish holiday, originally called the Feast of Saint Patrick, was first created to commemorate Saint Patrick’s bringing Christianity to Ireland and, thus, Irish culture…
Marriage is a journey filled with its own ups and downs. When a partner struggles with depression, these waves can feel overwhelming. A revealing 16-year study from Norway, involving over 20,000 couples, provides insightful observations on how mental distress, particularly depression, can sway the path of a marriage. This knowledge…
Dillree v. Dillree Navigating the intricacies of divorce and legal separation is often a complex and emotionally challenging process. The recent court case of Dillree v. Dillree, adjudicated by the North Carolina Court of Appeals, provides critical insights into the nuanced nature of such proceedings, especially for middle-aged to older…
Divorce is a complex process that involves not just the emotional separation of two people but also the intricate untangling of their financial lives. A recent case, heard by the United States Court of Appeals, First Circuit, highlights this complexity, particularly when it intersects with issues of alleged financial wrongdoing.…
A Judge in New York imposed sanctions on two attorneys and their law firm for submitting a legal brief containing six fictitious case citations generated by an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot called ChatGPT. The judge, P. Kevin Castel, found that the lawyers acted in bad faith, consciously avoiding the truth…
Co-parenting can be a challenging journey, but when done successfully, it can provide stability and support for children growing up in a separated or divorced family. Effective co-parenting requires cooperation, communication, and a commitment to putting your child’s well-being first. Here are seven valuable tips to help you navigate the…
SHEPENYUK V. ABDELILAH, 2023-NCCOA-______ (2023) Facts: Plaintiff and Defendant were “married.” On August 25, 2015, the parties were the host of a religious wedding ceremony officiated by Defendant’s brother. This brother was not ordained or legally authorized to officiate a ceremony. The parties themselves failed to obtain a marriage license…
A question that sometimes arises in family law is whether a marriage in North Carolina was valid. Here, we discuss one of the prerequisites of marriage: solemnization before a proper officiant. The statute can be found below: 51-1. Requisites of marriage; solemnization. A valid and sufficient marriage is created by…
Tiger Woods and Erica Herman were a couple for nearly six years. The couple split in October 2022. While together, the couple resided in Woods’ home in Jupiter, Florida. Herman has sued the Jupiter Island Irrevocable Homestead Trust for at least $30 million after Woods asked her to move out…