Alienation of Affection and Criminal Conversation Claims Still the Law in North Carolina James R. Faucher The Court of Appeals of North Carolina today reversed a trial court ruling that these claims — usually made against the person that a spouse has an affair with — are not facially unconstitutional in North Carolina. The case is Malecek v. Williams. The … Read More
Sexual Assaults at NC Nursing Facilities
Rash of Sexual Assaults at NC Nursing Facilities James R. Faucher Over the past several years there have been a number of reports of sexual assault occurring at North Carolina nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The assaults have been committed by employees and by strangers who entered facilities undetected. In addition to criminal liability for the perpetrators, facilities who … Read More
What is Custody?
What is Custody? Constance A. Harris In North Carolina there are two types of custody. The first type of custody is legal custody. Legal custody is not defined in the North Carolina General Statues. Legal custody generally refers to the right and responsibility to make decisions with import and long-term implications for a child’s best interest and welfare. Hall v. … Read More
Land Condemnation 101
Land Condemnation 101 James R. Faucher Someone threatening to file a lawsuit against you can be very scary, especially when the party threatening is the State or City. You should not let that fear deprive you of full and fair compensation for your property when you are threatened with condemnation. When the state, city, county or private condemnor takes your … Read More
Myth Buster – Five Common Divorce Myths
Myth Buster – Five Common Divorce Myths Constance A. Harris Numerous myths and ill thought-out advice can sabotage a divorce before it even begins. The following are common divorce myths: 1. Living in the Same Home in Different Bedrooms Means You are Legally Separated The myth if both parties live in different bedrooms in the same home then they are … Read More
Verdicts Piling Up in Johnson & Johnson Talc Lawsuits: Could I make a claim?
Verdicts Piling Up in Johnson & Johnson Talc Lawsuits: Could I make a claim? James R. Faucher Partner/Owner Earlier this month, a California Jury returned a $417 million dollar verdict against Johnson & Johnson in favor of a woman who developed ovarian cancer as a result of using J&J’s Baby Powder for feminine hygiene since childhood. This is latest in … Read More
Social Media and Your Family Law Case
Social Media and Your Family Law Case What you post and how you use social media can impact your family law case. People post to their social media accounts so frequently that they forget about what they have posted and are shocked when copies of posts come to light at trial. Whether you are going through a divorce, disputing over … Read More
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