Family Law Section
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…
NC COA Case Summary: Termination of Parental Rights, In re D.A.
Respondent-Mother and Respondent-Father both appealed the trial court’s order terminating their parental rights. Both parties’ attorneys filed…
NC COA Case Summary: Equitable Distribution, Frady v. Frady
Equitable Distribution, COA18-141, Oct. 16, 2018, Frady v. Frady, Transylvania County Equitable distribution order entered October 20, 2017. Husband appeals.…
NC COA Case Summary: In the Matter of J.M.K
Termination of Parental Rights, No. COA18-451, Sept. 4, 2018 In the Matter of J.M.K Buncombe County In a termination of parental rights hearing, a court…
NC COA Case Summary: Henson v. Henson
After an equitable distribution hearing, Defendant/Wife (“Wife”) was awarded the value of $51, 524.00 contained in a SEP IRA, which was the value at the…