We will discuss the Mecklenburg County, o/b/o Herron v. Pressley case, and how the North Carolina Court of Appeals reversed a trial court order and modified the father’s child support obligation. Continue reading →
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. Continue reading →
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. Continue reading →
The 2024 Sunshine v. Sunshine decision of the North Carolina Court of Appeals clarified how courts should handle income imputation in divorce cases. Continue reading →
Black voices were legally silenced in courtrooms for a large portion of American history. A brave few, however, refused to remain silent. Continue reading →
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. Continue reading →
Judge Elreta Melton Alexander became one of the most influential people in a state where Black women seldom held courtroom firsts. She didn’t wait for the legal community to accommodate her; instead, she entered it and changed the courtroom by refusing to be shut out. Continue reading →
Child support enforcement in North Carolina often raises questions about wage withholding and when it is required, and whether the courts can allow alternative payment methods instead. As you will see in Price v. New Hanover County Child Support o/b/o Murray-Price, the North Carolina Court of Appeals has addressed these common questions directly. Continue reading →
During Black History Month, we pay tribute to African Americans who broke down barriers and contributed to the creation of laws that currently safeguard families. Brilliant Black judges and attorneys paved the way for a fair and equal courtroom, increasing justice in areas such as equal access to the courts, voting rights, child custody, and protection from domestic abuse. Continue reading →
In this post, we will discuss Icenhour v. Icenhour and how the North Carolina Court of Appeals confirmed a critical principle for all North Carolina alimony modification cases.
We will explain why a change in income alone might not be sufficient to justify modifying the existing alimony amount, and that the party requesting the change bears the strict evidentiary burden to support their position if they want the court to rule in their favor.
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