The Lake Norman Brief
Family Law
Plain-English guides to North Carolina family law, including custody, divorce, child support, alimony, property division and protective orders, written by attorney Christopher Adkins.
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Davidson NC: Blending History with Modern Lakeside Life
Davidson, North Carolina, blends its rich history as a college town with modern suburban life. Founded alongside Davidson College in 1837 and…
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Mooresville: From Cotton Mills to NASCAR Hub
Mooresville, North Carolina, embodies a rich history from Indigenous trade routes to its current status as “Race City USA.” The town transformed…
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Attorney · Charlotte · Child Custody · Family Law · Huntersville · Lake Norman · Lawyer · RelocationCan a North Carolina Court Tell a Parent Where to Live?
In North Carolina, trial court judges have wide discretion in child custody but cannot force a parent to live in a specific…
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Attorney · Charlotte · Child Custody · Davidson · divorce · Family Law · Grandparents Rights · Huntersville · Lake Norman · Law Firm · Lawyer · MooresvilleThird-Party Custody in North Carolina: How it Works
In North Carolina, custody disputes prioritize the “best interest of the child” after addressing parental rights, which are constitutionally protected. Relatives can…
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Attorney · Charlotte · Child Custody · Education · Family Law · Huntersville · Lake Norman · Lawyer · Schools in HuntersvilleBest Elementary Schools in Huntersville NC
Huntersville, North Carolina offers diverse elementary education options, including public, charter, private, and homeschool pathways. Families face choices like CMS schools, Lake…
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Attorney · Charlotte · Child Custody · divorce · Family Law · Grandparents Rights · Huntersville · Lake Norman · Schools in HuntersvilleDo Termination of Parental Rights End Grandparents’ Court-Ordered Visitation?
Do Termination of Parental Rights End Grandparents’ Court-Ordered Visitation? In North Carolina, the answer is no—if grandparents already have court-ordered visitation, those…
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Seeking Child Custody in Huntersville, NC: What Parents Need to Know
When parents separate or divorce in North Carolina, one of the first—and most emotional—questions is: Who will have custody of the children?…
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Alienation of Affection · Charlotte · Criminal Conversation · Family Law · Huntersville · Lake NormanWhat Evidence Do I Need for Criminal Conversation in North Carolina?
By Christopher Adkins Understanding Criminal Conversation In North Carolina, criminal conversation is a civil claim (not an actual crime) that allows a…
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Alienation of Affection · Charlotte · civil litigation · Criminal Conversation · Family Law · Huntersville · Lake NormanWhat are Alienation of Affection and Criminal Conversation?
Introduction North Carolina stands almost alone in preserving the historic “heart-balm torts” — civil actions that allow a spouse to sue a…
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Explore Charlotte on Foot: 5 Delicious Food Crawls
Charlotte’s culinary scene invites exploration through five self-guided food tours, highlighting unique neighborhoods. Each tour, lasting 2.5–3 hours, showcases local flavors, breweries,…