Divorce Law Updates

Threatening to harm or kill a spouse, child, or other family member is a criminal offense in North Carolina. It doesn’t matter if the threats are made in person, online, or through text messages- communications that threaten bodily harm (physical harm to another person) may be deemed criminal and result in criminal charges. If you are being threatened by someone close to you, it is...

N.C. Court of Appeals Family Law Update – Contempt of Court The Powers Law Firm in Charlotte is dedicated to providing helpful information to people interested in the NC Divorce Laws. To that end, we regularly post materials on our blog and website regarding advances in the law and legal rulings. We believe good decisions during divorce are predicated on good information and sound legal...

Is there really such a thing as a “simple divorce?” No one enters into a marriage expecting it to end in divorce, but unfortunately, that is sometimes the case. If you are considering separation or divorce, it is important to understand that this is not a decision to be taken lightly. There are many things to consider, and hiring a qualified divorce attorney is one of the most...

Alienation of Affection in NC Messing with a marital relationship is a big deal. In fact, it can have substantial consequences. While it may seem to some an outdated law, one would be wise to understand this: Alienation of Affection is alive and well in North Carolina. For that matter, so is Criminal Conversation. People sometimes ignore claims of Alienation of Affection, and Criminal...

VICTIMS of Domestic Violence – 50B Domestic Violence Protection Orders in Monroe: What You Need to Know Domestic violence is a pervasive problem that rarely receives the attention it deserves. Union County, North Carolina, is no exception to this unfortunate reality.  As legal counsel for people facing complex family issues, we can help file for Domestic Violence Protection Orders in Monroe....

The doctrine of Equitable Adoption is a judicially created “equitable” remedy that may, under very narrow circumstances, recognize a parent-child relationship in the absence of formal legal adoption.   Under the doctrine, inheritance rights may apply as a matter of equity when and if the child’s parents die intestate and those parents intended to but failed to formally perform a legal...