Becky Watts

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…

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…

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…