Adkins Law

As August winds down, Charlotte-area communities turn their eyes to the Friday night lights. This weekend promises to deliver some of the biggest matchups in North Carolina high school football, pitting powerhouse programs against one another in games that carry both bragging rights and early playoff implications. Spotlight Matchups Hough Huskies vs. South Pointe (SC) ...

Women are more likely to struggle financially after a divorce. According to feminist magazineMs, more than 50 percent of households are dual income, but most of the domestic duties fall on the women. This prevents most women from advancing in their careers and makes them more dependent on their partners. Studies show that women's household ...

What is Alienation of Affections?Alienation of affections is a tort comprised of wrongful acts, which deprive a married person of the affections of his or her spouse. To be successful on a claim for alienation of affections, the plaintiff must prove (1) that the spouses were happily married and genuine love and affection existed between ...

During a divorce, many issues are intertwined, and the resolution of one is issue is in many cases, dependent upon the other. This is perhaps nowhere more true than with respect to the issues of child custody and child support. It is only understandable that regardless of the custody arrangement that the parties ultimately choose, ...

Often, in order to come to the best understanding of any topic, it is helpful to learn a bit about the history of that subject - how it came to be what it is, and why. Understanding the history of something in which we find ourselves involved can give us important perspective and understanding that ...