In 2014, Matt Shaer wrote an infamous article in GQ magazine about a controversial rabbi who attempted to coerce Orthodox men into giving their wives religious divorces through questionable means. These means included kidnapping, beating, and torture. He also charged the women attempting to obtain these divorces a fee of up to $60,000. That rabbi is…

Newly elected President Joe Biden has promised significant changes in the area of immigration law under his presidency. Many of Biden’s stances on immigration are in direct conflict with the most recent four years under the Trump administration. Under President Biden’s plan to welcome and embrace immigrants, the potential for increased immigration will also likely…

Marriage is a common experience among adults in western cultures. It is estimated that by age 50, more than 90% of us will marry at least once. According to the American Psychological Association, this is excellent news because marriage is good for a person’s mental and physical health. It is also good for children who thrive…

A big question for those going through a divorce is what will happen with their home or other real estate. We all need a roof over our heads. Yet homes are much more practical and sentimental than simple shelter. These days especially, we depend on our home to live and work. A home inherited, constructed,…

As COVID-19 rates continue to climb across North Carolina, whether you’re in Charlotte proper or the Charlotte metropolitan area, like Gastonia, you may be wondering how to address child custody and safety across your household and your ex’s household. In fact, the North Carolina Family Court Advisory Commission issued updated recommendations in August. What do those recommendations suggest?…

Going through a divorce is never easy, but splitting up a lifetime of memories can be even more challenging. In many cases, dividing your real estate, retirement, and investment accounts, or bank balances is so much easier. After all, splitting a bank balance down the middle is straightforward and unemotional. But divvying up all of…

Are you considering international adoption? You probably have a laundry list of questions. Adoption is a process that’s filled with many roadblocks, especially when it involves multiple countries. International adoption may be complicated, but it’s also rewarding for parents and children around the globe. Here’s what you need to know before getting started. International Adoption…

Protective orders, sometimes called restraining orders, are common after a divorce, domestic violence call, or conviction for abuse or stalking. A protection order may direct a party to refrain from contacting the other; prohibit a party from going within a certain distance of the other; grant to a party possession of the residence or household and exclude…

With the stress of a worldwide pandemic, confusion over when this will all be over, and spending so much time in close quarters, many families are struggling to keep it together. Normally, a spouse may have time to go fishing, watch sports with friends, or escape in their jobs. Now, many spouses are spending 24…

During these challenging times, many people are finding themselves without an income and in debt. Bankruptcy filings may increase after the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. Bankruptcy allows individuals to discharge or restructure debt. Some priority debts are not dischargeable, including child support. An individual will still be responsible for missed child support payments and future child support…