Category: Alienation of Affection
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A Durham County jury ruled that TikTok influencer Brenay Kennard must pay $1.75 million to Akira Montague, whose marriage was affected by Kennard’s affair with…
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Factors and Outcomes Explained By Christopher Adkins Alienation of Affection cases are among the most emotionally charged and legally intricate claims brought in North Carolina.…
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Beginning February 2025, North Carolina will significantly revise its Pattern Jury Instructions for Alienation of Affection and Criminal Conversation cases. These changes provide clearer definitions,…
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Adkins Law, PLLC, led by family law attorney Christopher Adkins, offers comprehensive legal support for families in the Lake Norman area, focusing on issues like…
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Discovering infidelity can be distressing and challenging for any man. While no single sign guarantees cheating, several behaviors may indicate deeper issues. In North Carolina,…
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In Huntersville, NC, families navigating divorce and custody often search for legal assistance online. Key search queries include “custody lawyer,” “best child custody attorney,” and…
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In North Carolina, spouses can seek justice for marital betrayal through two civil claims: Alienation of Affection (AoA) and Criminal Conversation (CC). Unlike many states,…
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North Carolina uniquely retains two controversial “heart-balm” torts: criminal conversation and alienation of affection. These assert a spouse’s right to sue for adultery or marital…
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By Christopher Adkins Understanding Criminal Conversation In North Carolina, criminal conversation is a civil claim (not an actual crime) that allows a spouse to sue…
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Introduction North Carolina stands almost alone in preserving the historic “heart-balm torts” — civil actions that allow a spouse to sue a third party for…