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Alienation of Affection and Criminal Conversation Claims Still the Law in North Carolina
Alienation of Affection and Criminal Conversation Claims Still the Law in North Carolina James R. Faucher The Court of Appeals of North Carolina today reversed a trial court ruling that these claims — usually made against the person that a spouse has an affair with — are not facially unconstitutional in North Carolina. The case is Malecek v. Williams. The … Read More
What is Custody?
What is Custody? Constance A. Harris In North Carolina there are two types of custody. The first type of custody is legal custody. Legal custody is not defined in the North Carolina General Statues. Legal custody generally refers to the right and responsibility to make decisions with import and long-term implications for a child’s best interest and welfare. Hall v. … Read More
Myth Buster – Five Common Divorce Myths
Myth Buster – Five Common Divorce Myths Constance A. Harris Numerous myths and ill thought-out advice can sabotage a divorce before it even begins. The following are common divorce myths: 1. Living in the Same Home in Different Bedrooms Means You are Legally Separated The myth if both parties live in different bedrooms in the same home then they are … Read More
Social Media and Your Family Law Case
Social Media and Your Family Law Case What you post and how you use social media can impact your family law case. People post to their social media accounts so frequently that they forget about what they have posted and are shocked when copies of posts come to light at trial. Whether you are going through a divorce, disputing over … Read More