Welcome Attorney Edward Garrett
by Nicole Sodoma
We are so pleased to welcome attorney Edward S. Garrett to Sodoma Law. Mr. Garrett joins us as a Family Law Attorney with a very interesting and extensive background. After practicing for several years in Raleigh, as Law Clerk for the Court of Appeals, he has joined...read more
What is Common Law Marriage?
by Nicole Sodoma
Common Law Marriage is not recognized in North Carolina; however, “if the acts alleged to have created it took place in a state in which such a marriage is valid” North Carolina will recognize the marriage. State v. Alford, 298 N.C. 465, 473, 259 S.E.2d 242, 247...read more
Is a HandWritten Agreement for Alimony Valid?
by Nicole Sodoma
The 2009 Court of Appeals case Sluder v. Sluder addresses this very issue. Husband signed a statement that was handwritten promising to pay Wife $1,000.00 per month in spousal support. The handwritten statement was as follows: “I Gary M. Sluder pay to my wife...read more
Changes to Child Custody Orders
by Nicole Sodoma
Child Custody Orders may be modified based on a substantial change in circumstances which warrant a modification of the existing child custody order. The substantial change of circumstances must affect the welfare of the minor child. To many, this standard may seem...read more