Divorce and Bankruptcy

September 6, 2005

Will you really be able to start over after divorce? A new law that goes into effect October 17, 2005, the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, will make it harder for people to file for bankruptcy, including those filing for a divorce. Some argue this law will protect those receiving domestic support, such [...]

Victims Get Gun Info

September 2, 2005

Domestic violence victims in North Carolina applying for protective orders will receive a handout from the state on how to get a gun, under a new law beginning October 1, 2005. Governor Easley asked lawmakers to amend the bill this week, but the House refused. Victim advocates said they will work to get additional information [...]

Same-Sex Adultery

August 31, 2005

Do same sex affairs count? A divorce was granted to a woman in Vancouver, Canada today after a judge decided that her husband’s affair with another man counted as adultery, which served as grounds for divorce. Click here to read an article about this. The judge had to modify the traditional definition of adultery known [...]

Easley: Uneasy, But No Veto

August 30, 2005

Should victims of domestic violence be told how to get a gun by the state? A recent North Carolina bill directs court clerks to provide an informational sheet to everyone who applies for a protective order. The bill was recently signed by Gov. Easley, but a story in the News & Observer said he was [...]

Divorce As A Plot Device

August 30, 2005

In the movies, life after divorce is increasingly portrayed in a positive light. We’ve come a long way from The Parent Trap or Kramer vs. Kramer.  Not so long ago older characters that were single were widowed (1993’s Sleepless in Seattle), not divorced. Many recent films, especially romantic comedies, now use life and romance after [...]

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