You may remember the media frenzy surrounding Kanye West’s bid (and unbid) for presidency; his first and only campaign rally in Charleston, South Carolina; and his ensuing flurry of tweets directed to and about his wife, children and her family wherein he dropped the... read more
A Guardian ad litem (GAL) is an objective, impartial person who has a duty to protect the best interests of children. In North Carolina, GALs are typically…
Update 7.17.2020: : On July 16, 2020, Chief Justice Beasley issued new emergency directives in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Chief Justices Beasley’s new directives include: (1) Face coverings are required in all common areas of all courthouses with limited... read more
Q&A with Attorney David Simmons on Modification of Child Support during COVID-19 I Owe Child Support, But I’ve Just Lost My Job Due To The Coronavirus. What Do I Do? In these unprecedented times, few things about the future are known for sure. What seems to be... read more
Most professionals in the Entertainment business agree that there are a few key components to forging a career in the entertainment business. The following feedback was compiled from surveying a wide range of entertainment industry professionals: Work EthicThis was by... read more
You have been socially distancing with your partner and have decided you want a divorce. In short, yes you can separate during a pandemic and potentially resolve all related matters by agreement. While the final divorce may be delayed, there are options in the... read more
How long have you been practicing family law? I have been practicing family law for more than 17 years and became a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Family Law in 2008. I am licensed in both North Carolina and South Carolina. When did you become... read more
Legal Relief During Unprecedented Times The ripple effect of COVID-19 has led to unprecedented emotional and financial effects on our families, communities, and economy. A reduction in jobs available to the workforce due to stay-at-home orders and social distancing... read more
As we face an international pandemic, the fear of the unknown is growing. With schools closed and more businesses closing every day, as well as the increasing practice of social distancing, people are spending most of their time at home. For some, this may be a... read more
It would be wonderful if we could all plan ahead for every scenario, but it often takes an emergency for communities to take a hard look at whether they are prepared to face the unexpected. Given the current Coronavirus pandemic, and the state of emergency declared by... read more
