Tom Wilson receives NC Legal Specialization

Posted on November 28, 2016

Congratulations to Thomas R. Wilson, who was certified by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization on November 21, 2016 in the area of Federal and State Criminal Law. Tom is one of only 52 attorneys across the state who met all of the state requirements to receive the NC Legal Specialization...

A “Good” Divorce is No Myth

Posted on November 3, 2016

With a such a high rate of divorce in the U.S.—currently 42% of all marriages end in divorce—it’s often hard to see the positive when there’s so much negative: The loss of a home, changes in the amount of time you spend with your children, a huge hit to your bank account, the challenge...

Spousal Support in North Carolina

Posted on August 10, 2016

Sometimes You Can’t Make it on Your Own: Spousal Support in North Carolina If you were to divorce your spouse today would you be able to financially support yourself? In many marriages only one spouse is gainfully employed as more and more couples decide to have one parent stay at home to raise or homeschool...

The Kids are Alright: Divorce Doesn’t Mean Disaster

Posted on July 15, 2016

The Kids Are Alright: Divorce Doesn’t Necessarily Spell Disaster for Children With approximately 42% of marriages ending in divorce, millions of families and children face the challenge of learning to live with the many changes divorce brings. Adults definitely have major adjustments to make in these situations, but children often have the most difficulty coping...

Stanford Rape: Is a Six Month Sentence Justified?

Posted on June 13, 2016

When the Vice President of the United States is upset enough about a criminal case to personally write an open letter to the victim, you know it’s a big deal. Earlier this week, Joe Biden did just that. He composed a powerfully emotional letter to the victim of Brock Turner, the champion swimmer at...

Why All Couples Should Consider a Prenup

Posted on March 28, 2016

Prenuptial agreements, or prenups, are often associated with movie stars, professional athletes, and financial tycoons and their headline-generating divorces. Prenups are very common among this group and for good reason: When these couples divorce, the settlements can be astronomical.  Most of us enter a marriage under far different financial situations than actors or athletes,...

The swearing in of GreeneWilsonStyron’s newest attorney, Jaimee Bullock

Posted on January 25, 2016

On a cold, rainy Friday morning in September, the Craven County Superior Court house was packed full with warm spirit for a special setting of Court. The day marked the swearing in of Craven County’s newest young attorney—Ms. Jaimee Bullock. The ceremony was conducted by the Honorable Resident Superior Court Judge, Benjamin Alford, and...

NC Passes Nearly 50 New Laws: Are You Up to Date?

Posted on October 24, 2015

October may have ushered in a bit of cooler weather and colorful leaves, but the month also brought about nearly 50 new laws passed by the General Assembly and signed by Governor Pat McCrory during a recent legislative session. The new laws cover a wide variety of topics and have implications for all citizens. Provided...

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Cyber-bullying is Not New, But New Laws Are Making a Difference

Posted on October 15, 2015

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Same-sex Marriage: What the Supreme Court Ruling Means for Families in North Carolina

Posted on July 20, 2015

As most of the country now knows, the Supreme Court ruled by a 5-to-4 vote in late June that the Constitution guarantees a right to same-sex marriage. The decision, which comes after decades of activism and litigation, set off celebrations and tearful embraces across the country, the first same-sex marriages in several states, and...

Considering Divorce or Separation?

Posted on June 25, 2015

Considering Divorce or Separation? Take a Few Simple Steps Now to Avoid Problems Later. None of us enter a marriage thinking it will end in divorce. We purchase a home and car with our spouse, create joint checking accounts, consolidate insurance policies, open new, joint credit card accounts, and may even draw up a...