June 17 2026
North Carolina Court of Appeals Reinforces Constitutional Protection of Parental Decision-Making
The case arose from allegations that a 14-year-old student received a COVID-19 vaccination at a school-sponsored clinic despite his objection and without parental consent.
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June 10 2026
Facts Matter: The South Carolina Supreme Court Extends Stand Your Ground Immunity to a Third Party B
Facts leading up to that shooting can determine not only the shooter's immunity, but also the immunity of third parties
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June 05 2026
From Guesswork to Precision: A Better Approach to Alimony Analysis
While formulas like these can provide a quick starting point for settlement discussions, they have one significant limitation
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June 03 2026
South Carolina Court of Appeals Clarifies Alimony, Retroactive Support, and Limits on Family Court
Although the opinion has no precedential value under Rule 268(d)(2), SCACR, it offers several practical lessons for family law practitioners.
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June 03 2026
North Carolina Court of Appeals Affirms Primary Physical Custody Despite Father's Request for Equal
The father had moved closer to the children, obtained a flexible work schedule,
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May 31 2026
Settlyd Practice Tip: Build Better Settlements with the Asset Division Worksheet
The worksheet's flexibility allows you to quickly test multiple settlement scenarios
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May 27 2026
Defined Benefit Plans in Divorce: Lump Sum Buyout or Monthly Benefit?
Defined benefit plans — commonly referred to as pensions — are often among the most valuable assets in a divorce case.
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May 23 2026
Settlyd Continues to Expand and Improve for Family Law Professionals
Over the past 18 months, Settlyd Family Law Software has introduced a number of practical upgrades
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May 20 2026
When Procedure Matters: North Carolina Court of Appeals Vacates Equitable Distribution, Alimony, and
Court of Appeals vacated substantial portions of those rulings and remanded the matter for further proceedings because the record lacked sufficient evidence and proper findings.
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May 18 2026
South Carolina Supreme Court Rejects “PPG” Testing in SVP Commitment Cases
State sought to civilly commit Andy Eugene Hyman as a sexually violent predator
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