Military Pension Division: Claims for Relief That Cannot Be Granted
Every once in a while, a claim to divide military retirement benefits is met with a motion to dismiss. Sometimes such a defense is well-taken, and sometimes…
Government Stimulus for the Family Lawyer – CARES ACT – Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
The COVID-19 Pandemic has changed the ability of the family law attorney to generate revenue. Stay at Home Orders and court closures have severely reduced the…
How Can We Help?
Afi S. Johnson-Parris Chair, NCBA Family Law Section The past few weeks have been surreal. With the rising crisis of COVID-19, we’ve had to adapt and change…
What Language Does Your Law Firm Speak?
One of the beautiful things about this Country is all of the unique individuals who live in it. While the most common language in America is English, there…
Notarization During the COVID-19 Crisis
The COVID-19 crisis has not affected the Notary law in North Carolina. However, the NC Secretary of State’s Office has issued guidance on how to comply with…
Fight Hunger, Help Others in the COVID-19 Pandemic – Participate in the Legal Feeding Frenzy and Support Your Local Food Bank!
We are in unprecedented times with COVID-19 (Coronavirus). It is now more important than ever that we help our neighbors and those who are not as fortunate.…
China’s One Child Policy compared to Paynich v. Vestal (Jan. 2020)
Do you remember when China started the One Child Policy? While watching a documentary on the unintended tragic consequences of this policy, I started to…
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley’s Announcement Regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Family Law Section members, please make note of Chief Justice Beasley’s announcement today regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) impact on court operations,…
Tribute to Bill Drew
Since 2018, the Family Law Section has partnered with the Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law Section on a joint task force to review and amend the Uniform…
4ALL Statewide Service Day
4ALL Statewide Service Day — Have Fun with Your Peers and Experience the Rewards of Serving Together Hi Family Law Section Members! We’ve circled back…