March 2023 Family Law Section Update
A. We had a Council meeting on March 23, 2023. It was gloriously held over Zoom. The next (and final) meeting for this bar year is on May 18, 2023, in Cary.…
John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award Recipient: Shelby Duffy Benton
The John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award honors current and retired members of the North Carolina State Bar throughout the state who have demonstrated…
Share the Love of Pro Bono
A new year comes with new commitments, new resolutions, and a fresh outlook on our impact in the community. This year, we want to invite you to start the new…
Family Law Section Update: January
A. We had a Council meeting on January 12, 2023. The next meeting is on March 23, 2023, in Cary, NC. You might ask: “Why wasn’t I invited?” The answer…
“Parental Alienation”: Too Often a Red Herring in Child Custody Cases
In October 2020, I wrote about the weaponization of the charge of parental alienation in family court, and how it obscures the multiple legitimate reasons…
How to Stop Failing at Getting Your Pro Bono Hours
Elysia Prendergast-Jones and Sarah Hill McIntyre are Co-Chairs of the Pro Bono Committee of the Family Law Section. They have taken on the important task of…
November Family Law Section Update
I’m thankful that I’m still your chair. You are probably thankful that Jill Jackson will be your next chair. Please don’t impeach me. We just had a…
Meet the Leaders, Part 1: Jill Jackson
Jill Jackson has been a staple of the family law community in North Carolina for over 20 years. You may know her as a fierce litigator, a seasoned negotiator,…
Celebrating Pro Bono Month
The month of October brings awareness to many causes. It is Cancer Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Pro Bono Month. Let’s talk about…
October Family Law Section Update
Did you read my last post? Here it is. I’m still your chair. Jill Jackson is still your more pleasant vice-chair. Before reading the rest of this post, ask…