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Fun Things For Divorced Dads To Do With Their Kids This Father’s Day
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Father’s Day in Greensboro: Celebrating the Fathers Who Shape Our Children’s Lives
By Carolyn J. Woodruff, JD, CPA, CVA
Father’s Day is much more than another date on the calendar. It is an opportunity to celebrate the men who guide, protect, teach, and love their children every day. Whether a father is married, divorced, remarried, or raising children as a single parent, the impact of an engaged father is profound. At Woodruff Family Law Group, we see firsthand how important healthy father-child relationships are to a child’s emotional well-being, especially during times of family transition.
Things to Do with Dad in Greensboro
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Juneteenth: Freedom, Family, and the Law in North Carolina
By Carolyn J. Woodruff, JD, CPA, CVA
Every year on June 19, Americans observe Juneteenth, the day that marks the effective end of slavery in the United States. Continue reading →
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What the Movie “Michael” Reveals About Childhood Trauma and Domestic Violence
By Carolyn J. Woodruff, JD, CPA, CVA
The new film Michael has renewed public interest in one of the most influential entertainers in history. Audiences will undoubtedly leave theaters talking about the music, the performances, and the controversies that surrounded Michael Jackson’s life. As an experienced family lawyer in the Triad, Greensboro, and Guilford County, I was inspired by the movie to write this blog about domestic violence. Continue reading →
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Court of Appeals on Juvenile Jurisdiction and Child Custody Transfer
We will discuss the North Carolina Court of Appeals case Fitzgerald v. Fortner (2024) and explain the key issues of juvenile court jurisdiction, child custody transfer, and standing in custody disputes. You will see why the court vacated a Chapter 50 custody order and what the statutory requirements under North Carolina family law are. Continue reading →
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When Threats and Harassment Cross the Line into Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is not always physical. Sometimes domestic violence takes the form of repeated threats and unwanted messages that leave another person feeling terrified for their life. Continue reading →
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The Best Historical Ghost Stories From The North Carolina Triad Area
North Carolina is known for its spooky history that’s packed full of infamous ghost stories and hauntings. Throughout the Triad area, legends abound of curious encounters that make your hair stand on end. Continue reading →
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When One Spouse Contributes More Financially, How Are Assets Split in Divorce?
People usually think that if you paid for something, you own it. You own the groceries if you buy them, and you own the house if you pay the mortgage. This is a good way to think about money in your daily life. But does that logic work in a divorce? Well, not entirely. North Carolina courts don’t just give property to the person who spent the most money in the relationship. Continue reading →
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When Can a Court Hear a Case Against an Out-of-State Parent?
Most people assume that if someone lives in another state, they can’t be brought into court in North Carolina (or wherever you live). But family law is rarely that simple. When children are involved, courts look closely at a parent’s connections to the state and whether their actions had an impact there. That’s exactly what the North Carolina Court of Appeals addressed in Ziegler v. Ziegler. Continue reading →
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Why the N.C. Court of Appeals Vacated a Domestic Violence Order
Domestic violence is a serious matter, and protective orders are a critical legal instrument for safeguarding the most fundamental rights of individuals. While protective orders are common, issuing them still requires following a procedure that must meet strict legal standards if the order is to stand on appeal. Continue reading →