Family Law Section
Case Law Updates – 3rd party custody
Chávez v. Wadlington, September 27, 2019, NC Supreme Court No. 366A18 October 2, 2018, COA 18-93 (third party custody, standing) Mother and Father were…
Family Law Section CLE Committee Update!
Happy November from the NCBA Family Law Section’s CLE Committee! We have some exciting updates to share about upcoming CLEs: The Family Law Intensive…
Richard Lee Bender v. Alisha Hornback – Timing of Notice of Appeal
Richard Bender v. Alisha Hornback Plaintiff’s notice of appeal was untimely and deficient under the Rules of Appellate Procedure and his arguments were…
Interstate Support Orders – Henry C. Watkins v. Jennifer L. Benjamin
Henry C. Watkins v. Jennifer L. Benjamin (f/k/a Watkins), Published Defendant and her trial counsel appealed from the trial court’s order of 28 December…
DVPO – Pleading Requirements
Martin v. Martin, July 16, 2019, COA 18-465-2 (DVPO, pleading requirements) At the hearing on Plaintiff’s complaint for a domestic violence protective…
DVPO – A ‘Bunting We Will DVPO
Bunting v. Bunting, July 16, 2019, COA18-839 (DVPO, harassment, legitimate purpose for communication) Between 2007 and 2012, Plaintiff obtained four DVPOs…
Using Our Skills to Make a Difference – Pro Bono Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
With the welcome of October comes the opportunity to honor National Pro Bono Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. While October is the month we…
Three Legislative Changes Approved by NCBA BOG
Your NCBA Family Law Section made four legislative proposals that were approved by the NCBA Board of Governors and made part of our association’s 2019…
Memes
Hat tip to @cjfoxlaw: “Being a lawyer is really just having everyone mad at you, all the time. Opposing party. Opposing counsel. Your client. Your…
Message from the Chair
Dear Members of the Family Law Section, I am excited to begin a new bar year with you. It is an honor and privilege to serve as your Chair this year. The…