North Carolina Divorce Lawyers Blog

For children caught in the middle of a divorce, few things feel more uncertain (or more frightening) than not knowing what their daily life will look like going forward. Child custody orders are meant to change that by giving famili...

Our last blog covered the facts of Williamson v. Smith (909 S.E.2d 926).  Father argued that the custody order was permanent, while the mother argued that it was not.

The Court of Appeals sided with the mother. Why? Whether a...

The term “permanent” in a custody order holds extra weight at first glance. After all, if the title says “Permanent Custody Order”, it’s easy to assume that the arrangement can only be changed if something occurs that is substantial...

Custody cases can move quickly when a judge believes a child’s relationship with a parent may be jeopardized, and that can be stressful for everyone involved. But even a huge change in custody isn’t always the final say on a case.

Some lives seem to start ordinary only to end up making an impact that’s felt for generations to come. Willa Beatrice Player is one of these extraordinary people. In honor of her upcoming birthday, let’s take a closer look at her amazing life and legacy.