Family Law Section
Uniform Parentage Act – Feedback Needed
Scope of project: The Uniform Parentage Act, if passed, would revolutionize parentage law in North Carolina and provide our state with a uniform legal…
The Trail of Tracing and Transmutation
Have you ever had a client ask, “What happens to my inheritance if I decide to separate from my spouse?” “Is this my separate property?” “What if I…
Family Law Intensive Seminar: November 2023
To the best of my recollection, the first Family Law Intensive Seminar was held approximately 25 years ago. It was the brainchild of a Rocky Mount family law…
Empower Pro Bono
Attorneys hold a unique power to transform the lives of many. It is often funny how lawyers are one of the top hated professions, yet most people will need an…
Joining Closely Held Business Entities As Parties in Equitable Distribution Actions
Full disclosure at the outset: I’m not a family law practitioner. My practice involves a wide array of business litigation matters, including so-called…
2023 is Not “2020, Too”
Your new chair, Jill Jackson, comes on board next week! Here’s where I started last July. Introduction After reading this post, ask yourself: “What have I…
Dillree v. Dillree – The Scope of Guardianship Powers in Divorce
Understanding the role of a guardian (or even a durable power-of-attorney) over an incompetent ward is an invaluable tool for our family law clients. One…
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…