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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Renewal of DVPOs in North Carolina: What You Need to Know
Domestic Violence Protective Orders (DVPOs) in North Carolina provide essential protection for victims of domestic violence. They are issued for a year…
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Understanding North Carolina’s Domestic Violence Laws
Domestic violence in North Carolina affects many individuals and communities each year. The legal framework under Chapter 50B provides essential protections for…
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Charlotte · Child Custody · Child Support · divorce · domestic violence · Equitable Distribution · Family Law · Huntersville · Lake NormanThe Top Divorce & Custody Keywords People Search for (and What They Really Mean)
When facing divorce, custody, or support issues, individuals often search online for guidance, revealing common concerns about costs, timing, and finding trustworthy…
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Appeal · civil litigation · Davidson · Default Judgment · Denver NC · Family Law · Huntersville · Lake NormanWhat is a Default Judgment in North Carolina Law?
This document outlines the two-step process of default judgments under North Carolina’s Rule 55. It details the steps for entering defaults, the…
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Alimony · Charlotte · Child Custody · Child Support · divorce · Equitable Distribution · Family Law · Huntersville · Lake NormanWhat the Zolciak & Biermann’s Legal Saga Would Look Like in North Carolina
Celebrity breakups, like that of Kroy Biermann and Kim Zolciak, highlight common legal issues such as custody disputes and financial stress, impacting…
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Alienation of Affection · civil litigation · Criminal Conversation · Family Law · Huntersville · Lake NormanUnderstanding Criminal Conversation in NC Law
Criminal Conversation (CC) in North Carolina is a civil action for adultery requiring proof of a valid marriage and sexual intercourse with…
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Alienation of Affection · Charlotte · civil litigation · Criminal Conversation · Family Law · Huntersville · Lake NormanUnderstanding Alienation of Affection Law in North Carolina
Adkins Law, PLLC in Huntersville, NC offers expertise in alienation of affections, a tort allowing individuals to sue for the disruption of…
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Discovering Charlotte: A Historical Journey Through the Queen City
Charlotte, North Carolina, evolved from a trading hub to a significant metropolitan area, shaped by its Indigenous roots, revolutionary spirit, and economic…
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Alienation of Affection · civil litigation · Criminal Conversation · Family Law · Huntersville · Lake NormanWhat are Heart-Balm Torts in North Carolina?
Heart-balm torts, aimed at compensating emotional distress in relationships, have origins in England and flourished in the U.S. Although most states abolished…
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Alienation of Affection · Charlotte · civil litigation · Criminal Conversation · Family Law · Huntersville · Lake NormanWhat is Criminal Conversation in North Carolina?
North Carolina continues to uphold the tort of criminal conversation, a strict-liability civil action for adultery, alongside alienation of affections, despite many…