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Pretrial stipulations binding in equitable distribution dispute
The North Carolina Court of Appeals partially vacated an equitable distribution order, holding that the trial court improperly disregarded binding pretrial stipulations concerning certain marital assets and applied the […]
Gemini Legal launches DraftEngine for civil litigation forms
Gemini Legal introduces DraftEngine, a platform to streamline civil litigation forms with over 5,000 updated California court forms.
AI divorce is real, but family law can still save itself
Most of us went to law school to serve the public, protect people’s rights, and make a living while doing so. If we are going to continue to prioritize people […]
NC takes statewide approach to domestic violence prevention with new review collective
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson and the state Department of Justice are convening a statewide collective of domestic violence fatality review teams to identify ways to prevent domestic abuse-related […]
Premarital home remains separate despite marital contributions
The North Carolina Court of Appeals reversed an equitable distribution order after concluding that the trial court misclassified a premarital residence and inadequately valued a marital business. The […]
Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy to take over Custody Advocacy Program for children in high-conflict cases
The Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy will take over management of the Custody Advocacy Program for Mecklenburg County, ensuring that children caught in high-conflict custody disputes continue to have a […]
‘Homewrecker’ lawsuits are legal in North Carolina. Here’s how it works
A cheating spouse is a worst nightmare for many; in North Carolina, however, legal repercussions for the cheater and their paramour could ease the sting for certain jilted spouses. “Homewrecker laws” are uncommon […]
When the client brings ChatGPT to the consultation
Not too long ago, clients would walk into an initial consultation with a family law attorney with a few questions, maybe a printout from a legal website or news article […]
Unequitable distribution of marital property can’t include non-economic factors
The trial court erroneously considered improper non-economic factors in determining an unequitable distribution was equitable in a division of marital property, the North Carolina Court of Appeals has ruled, vacating […]
Permanency planning findings satisfy statutory requirements
The North Carolina Supreme Court reversed the North Carolina Court of Appeals and held that a trial court‘s findings in a permanency planning order were sufficient under the Juvenile Code […]
NC appeals court revives grandparents’ custody claim
The North Carolina Court of Appeals revived grandparents’ custody claim, ruling the trial court wrongly dismissed their case against the child’s father under Rule 12.
NC Supreme Court says escalating parental conflict can justify custody change
The North Carolina Supreme Court ruled that escalating parental conflict posing a risk to a child can justify modifying custody, reinstating a trial court order.
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