Court of Appeals Affirms Dismissal of Davidson County Custody Case

On December 20, 2016, the North Carolina Court of Appeals affirmed an order entered by the Davidson County District Court dismissing a stepmother’s custody action due to a separate proceeding in Davidson County Superior Court which awarded guardianship of the minor children to their paternal aunt and uncle. In Corbett v. Lynch, the Court of…

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10 Tips for Surviving the Post-Holiday Divorce Season

An article written by Allman Spry attorney Joslin Davis features tips for navigating the post-holiday divorce season.  The article is available online at the Huffington Post.  Joslin also was quoted recently by CNBC regarding this phenomenon. Joslin Davis is President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and is a North Carolina Family Law…

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Collecting Unpaid Child Support

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If the mother or father of your child has failed to pay child support as required by a court order, then you should be able to collect up to 10 years of the accrued balance owed. When a parent is ordered by a court (i.e., a “consent order” or an order entered by a judge…

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Complex International Custody Disputes

Child custody cases and custody disputes are difficult. They are tough on children, families, and attorneys. A custody dispute involving a parent seeking equal custody who moves across town can be highly contentious and can last years. Like all cases, these custody battles have distinctive facts that present unique issues. When international issues are involved,…

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