If a judge has ordered you to take action within 30 days of their judgment, yet the order doesn’t reach your mailbox until a few days after the signing, do you get extra time to comply?
Many assume the answer
North Carolina Divorce Lawyers Blog
The North Carolina Divorce Lawyers Blog, published by Woodruff Family Law Group, focuses on family law issues specific to North Carolina. It covers topics such as child custody and visitation, divorce proceedings, equitable distribution of property, alimony, and child support. The blog discusses recent court decisions affecting family law practice, including appellate rulings on custody orders and arbitration awards. It also addresses practical concerns for single parents, co-parenting challenges, and the legal treatment of pets in divorce. Additionally, the blog touches on related social issues like foster care placements under the Indian Child Welfare Act and community involvement during holidays. The content is aimed at informing clients, lawyers, and judges about procedural requirements and legal standards in family law cases within the state.
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Can a North Carolina Judge Reject Parents’ Agreement on Equal Custody?
It can be such a relief to find common ground with your child’s other parent, especially if you disagree on just about everything else. And if you both tell a judge equal custody is best, you might expect the final…
Can a Spouse with Substantial Assets Still Receive Alimony in North Carolina?
Can someone with millions of dollars in assets still need nearly $15,000 a month in alimony?
That’s exactly what the North Carolina Court of Appeals upheld in Allport v. Allport over the objections of the husband that his former…
Enforcing Separation Agreements in North Carolina
A separation agreement can make life after a marriage feel a little more predictable. Knowing how much support is there – and when it will end – gives each spouse something to plan around. But what if they later disagree…
Can a North Carolina Judge Base Alimony on Last Year’s Paycheck?
Has your income changed since your divorce case began? Many parents involved in an alimony case may see a new job or pay cut occur after a case begins and worry that a judge will simply pull from the number…
Can a North Carolina Judge Approve an International Relocation Without Determining Safety?
International relocations can be overwhelmingly difficult to process, and if you are the parent who stays behind, one fear may outweigh everything else: can a judge let a child move to another country without explaining why the decision is safe?…
Bisexual Awareness Week: Family Law Challenges for Bi and Pan Parents
The idea of one type of traditional family is pretty worn out. Families come in all shapes and sizes, and each deserves the rights and freedoms of the next. We look to celebrating Bisexual Awareness Week by paying attention to…
What Must Courts Explain When Awarding Alimony in North Carolina?
In many divorces, at some point the conversation shifts from what went wrong during the marriage to what each person can afford after it. Then the court may have to go through paychecks, monthly bills, unpaid support, and legal fees…
Celebrating the Beauty of Blended Families
In honor of National Stepfamily Day on September 16, we’re taking the opportunity to shed light on the beauty of blended families.
Modern-day families come in all shapes and sizes and, while they may not look the way a “traditional”…
If a Judge Copies Your Statement Into a Protective Order, Will It Hold Up on Appeal? (Part 2 of 2)
The previous blog discussed the facts of Jay v. Jay.
What Did the Courts Decide in Jay v. Jay?
Both the Court of Appeals (in 2025) and the North Carolina Supreme Court (in March 2026) upheld the initial order…