Family Law Section
The Value of Membership: Why Should You Join the Family Law Section of the NCBA?
I have been a member of the NCBA Family Law Section for nearly 22 years. If you asked me why I joined back in 1997, I probably would have said, “because…
NC COA: Morgan v. Defeo
Equitable Distribution, COA 18-322, Feb. 5, 2019, Morgan v. Defeo, Iredell County Plaintiff requested an ex parte Domestic Violence Protective Order against…
NC COA: Bezzek v. Bezzek
Domestic Violence, COA18-761, Feb. 19, 2019, Bezzek v. Bezzek, Orange County Husband filed a complaint for absolute divorce and equitable distribution. Wife…
NC COA: In the Matter of E.M.
Juvenile Delinquency, COA 18-685, Jan. 15, 2019, In the Matter of E.M., Mecklenburg County Holding: The trial court must order a mental evaluation of a…
NC COA: TPR Sufficiency Of Pleadings, In the Matter Of I.R.L.
Parental rights, COA18-427, Jan. 15, 2019, In the Matter of I.R.L, Robeson County After a termination of parental rights hearing, Respondent-Father…
NC COA: Modification Of Custody, Walsh v. Jones
The Father’s record from 2004 and 2005 included acts of domestic violence, abuse of illegal drugs, anger management issues, and allegations of inappropriate…
Three-Section Networking Happy Hour In Fayetteville Feb. 28
The NCBA Family Law, Estate Planning, and Military & Veterans Law Sections invite you to a joint networking happy hour in Fayetteville. Date and Time: 5…
NC COA Case Summary: Domestic Violence Protective Order, Martin v. Martin
It is a violation of defendant’s due process rights to allow plaintiff to testify about alleged acts of domestic violence that were not pleaded in the…
Alimony Video Podcast Series: Gray Divorce, Cohabitation and New Tax Laws
Alimony is an ever-changing aspect of divorce law. Watch a new, three-part video podcast series with NCBA Family Law Section Communications Co-chairs Ryan…
Domestic Violence Issues Committee Considering Revisions To GS 50B-3(b)
and Melissa Averett The Domestic Violence Issues Committee of the Family Law Section is currently considering revisions to GS 50B-3(b), inspired by a 2014…