Archive for August 2022
Kanye’s Social Posts Complicated His Divorce. Don’t Make the Same Mistake
The lives of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian have been popular fodder for tabloids and magazines for years. Thought their relationship and marriage made headlines, their divorce is what garnered the most media attention. Much of that attention focused on West’s very public meltdown, especially on social media. West’s constant posting online – about the…
Read MoreUnpacking the Missouri Law That “Bans” Pregnant Women from Getting Divorced
In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization1, which overturned the landmark ruling Roe v. Wade, several states across the country enacted legislation regarding abortion. While the new laws have been the focus of news anchors and pundits, it is a 1973 law in Missouri that has captured…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About 50B Orders – Domestic Violence Protective Orders
In North Carolina, a victim of domestic violence or abuse can seek protection through the use of a Domestic Violence Protective Order, or DVPO. These orders (sometimes called “restraining orders” or “50B’s”) are designed to grant relief to adults and children who are subject to violence by someone they live or have lived with or…
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