Family Law

Young children often have certain notions about their married parents, and about marriage in general. Marriage means love, and ending that marriage means lost love. It means a broken family. It means that things aren’t going to work out or fix themselves, and turn into the picture-book happily ever after that they may have dreamed…

Sometimes, marriage is not forever. Many couples end up splitting, even after they have children. Depending on the health of the relationship, the divorce may be relatively simple and amicable, or it could be messy and rife with conflict. In any situation, a divorce is generally agreed upon when one or both partners decide it…

The defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard seemed to be the only thing anyone could talk about for the six weeks it took to end up with a verdict. When the jury came back with their decision, it was found that Depp would receive $10 million in damages from Heard. While Heard first…

Divorce is almost never easy. Even when the decision is best for everyone, it’s still an emotional event that involves quite a bit of stress. One of the more difficult things about a divorce is that life doesn’t stop moving for us. We still have to take care of the children, keep the house clean,…

Many folks wish to change their names after a divorce. Some people may want to go back to their maiden names; others may be looking for a fresh start. Changing your name as part of the divorce process, however, is only the first step. You will need to update a substantial number of accounts and…

A recent article on Buzzfeed offered some dating guidance from an interesting source: divorce attorneys. The publication reached out to some lawyers from across the country, asking for some lessons learned from divorcing couples. It’s true that some marriages just can’t be saved – and that’s okay – but you can learn to recognize some…

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…

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…

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…