In North Carolina, while adultery can be a factor in child custody decisions, it is not determinative. The primary consideration is always the best interest of the child, and courts have broad discretion to evaluate the...more
Initial Consultation: Nurturing Trust Amidst Turbulence When clients step into that initial consultation, they’re often cloaked in layers of anxiety, especially when grappling with the specter of addiction. As attorneys, our...more
When a marriage approaches separation, one of the most pressing concerns for parents is determining the custodial care and visitation arrangements for their children. This pivotal decision often leads to disputes, as each...more
When it comes to the grandparent-grandchild relationship, many questions arise regarding visitation rights. In North Carolina, the extent of visitation, the ability to sue for visitation, and grandparents’ rights are common...more
Parties unfamiliar with the legal system shudder at the thought of seeing their life in its most personal context, displayed on a witness stand before a judge and a courtroom full of peering spectators.
The angst is...more
Friday, March 13, 2020, will be a day I’ll never forget. It was the day that North Carolina’s Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley announced the unprecedented decision to limit court access for all participants due to...more
Mediation can be an effective alternative to litigating your marital and family issues while avoiding the frustration and complexity of court proceedings. Mediation can occur at various stages of your separation and divorce....more
Recently, I represented a young man at the center of a high conflict custody case that has made me think a lot about...more