From the Triangle to the Northern Piedmont, Central North Carolina offers immersive cities like Raleigh and captivating scenery in national, state, and local parks. Families can enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities, like fishing, swimming, hiking, camping, and getting closer to white-tailed deer and red foxes. Continue reading →
For many children, the Fourth of July means fireworks, sparklers, parades, cookouts, and ice cream. While those traditions are certainly part of the celebration, Independence Day also offers parents an opportunity to teach children about our nation’s history, the importance of freedom, and the value of spending meaningful time together.
For divorced parents, holidays can sometimes feel different than they once did. The good news is that children rarely remember whether a celebration was elaborate—they remember whether they felt loved, included, and connected. Whether this year’s holiday falls during your parenting time or you are sharing the day with your co-parent, the Fourth of July can become a cherished tradition for your family.
Every year, the National Park and Recreation Association celebrates national parks and green spaces throughout the United States. This July, National Park and Recreation Month is themed around “the power of” parks and recreation. Continue reading →
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.
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 →
Co-parents who weaponize their children don’t always get away with it, and Hasz v. Brittain is proof of that. Continue reading →
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. Continue reading →
The holidays are an exciting time to get together with family and celebrate being together, but for a single parent it can be full of challenges. Whether you have a great co-parenting relationship or a tumultuous one, you can still make the holidays a time of happiness and cheer. Here are a few ways you can thrive this holiday season and make treasured memories that will last a lifetime. Continue reading →
The holidays are a season of giving. We shop for our children, cook up incredible feasts to share with loved ones, decorate our homes to spread joy, and often make end-of-year contributions to our favorite charities. But in the hustle and bustle that comes with December, it’s easy to overlook some of the most vulnerable members of our North Carolina community: the animals in our local shelters. Continue reading →
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