Jul 27, 2012 | Decisionmaking & Parenting Time
The Indian Child Welfare Act, enacted in the 1970’s, was intended tThe Indian Child Welfare Act, enacted in the 1970s, was intended to protect Native American Children and their tribes. For decades, many Native American children were taken (some were literally...
Jul 13, 2012 | Family Law
“Change is constant. For some people, especially those who come from bigger companies, the constant change can be somewhat unsettling at first. We must all learn not only to not fear change, but to embrace it enthusiastically and, perhaps even more important, to...
Jun 17, 2012 | Decisionmaking & Parenting Time
There was a time when fathers were typically given “visitation” with their children, and rarely received custody. But things are changing. Today, joint custody is becoming the norm. Courts are beginning to realize that, as mothers, fathers can be...
May 16, 2012 | Same-Sex Family Law
The argument over whether same-sex couples should be allowed to marry is raging. Seven states have now approved gay marriage, and the President of the United States has taken a stand in favor of the right of same-sex couples to marry. On the other hand, North Carolina...
