Family Law Section
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…
Case Updates – ED and Life Insurance
Crago v. Crago – Mecklenburg County During the parties’ marriage, they both liquidated 401(k) accounts and pension plans due to unemployment. Husband…
“Murder on Birchleaf Drive: Trial Strategy for True Crime Lovers”
When Meredith Fisher discovered her sister Michelle’s brutally beaten and lifeless body on the floor of the master bedroom she shared with her husband…
The Power of Books: The Creation of a Law Office Library
In October, I organized a local event in Raleigh after falling in love with the book, Mommy Lawyer. As a mom of an energetic 19-month old, I was all too…