Touchstone Family Law

05/29/2026

Divorce doesn’t have to become a war.

In our newest blog, Lea M. Finegan explains the collaborative family law process: an alternative to traditional litigation that helps families move forward with less conflict, more privacy, and greater control over the outcome.

Lea is a Touchstone Family Law attorney licensed in NC and a member of Charlotte Collaborative Divorce Professionals with advanced training in collaborative family law.

Read the full blog here: https://touchstonefamilylaw.com/collaborative-family-law/, or visit our website to get in touch with Lea M. Finegan.

05/13/2026

You're following the custody order. The other parent isn't. What now?

When custody orders are ignored, it can leave parents feeling powerless. But a judge's order has the full weight of the court behind it, and there are enforcement options when one parent makes willful violations. In a new blog, TFL attorney Leigh B. Sellers explains:

- what counts as a custody order violation
- how enforcement works in North and South Carolina
- what steps parents can take to protect their rights and their children's stability

Read the full post: https://touchstonefamilylaw.com/enforcement-of-custody-orders-when-one-parent-wont-comply/

05/01/2026

Each Touchstone team member has a charitable cause close to their heart. Leigh Sellers supports the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation through the North Carolina Xtreme Hike.

Today, hikers will set off on their 30.1 mile, one day journey along the Appalachian Trail. Their immense efforts are to raise funds to cure cystic fibrosis! In past years Leigh has been a hiker, fundraiser, and aid station volunteer, and each year she aims to spread awareness.

If you would like to donate or learn more about the Xtreme Hike and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, click here: https://fundraise.cff.org/springhike2026

The next hike will be in September 2026, with group training hikes beginning around June.

Three cheers for the hikers! Let's end cystic fibrosis.

04/21/2026

Marriage merges two lives, and that includes finances.

Whether before or after "I do", marital agreements promote financial transparency and protect your financial future.

Check out the full blog post to learn more about marital agreements so you can make the right choice for your relationship.

https://touchstonefamilylaw.com/prenuptial-and-postnuptial-agreements-understanding-your-options/

Understand prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and how they safeguard your assets and clarify financial matters in marriage.

04/13/2026

One key to a successful parenting schedule: give kids voice, not the burden of choice.

Full episode of Welcome to Splitsville with guest Maria Curran: https://touchstonefamilylaw.com/captivate-podcast/equal-time-vs-best-time-parents-want-the-first-kids-need-the-second-with-maria-curran/

04/09/2026

Though it might be tempting, changing your ex's name in your phone may not be the harmless joke it seems.

If your texts or call logs ever end up in court, that "private joke" becomes not-so-private. A judge may see it, and they may not find it amusing. Your children might also see it pop up on your screen (part of why judges don't find it so funny!)

Blowing off steam is important, but do yourself a favor by keeping it out of court and away from your kids! Get creative. The cockroach you name after your ex at the zoo? That's your business.

04/01/2026

When parents separate, they often want to split parenting time 50/50.

It sounds fair.. but what feels fair for parents and what’s best for a child aren’t always the same thing.

In this episode of Welcome to Splitsville, Leigh Sellers is joined by therapist (and repeat WTS guest!) Maria Curran to talk about:
• When equal parenting time works - and when it doesn’t
• How transitions impact kids emotionally
• Why flexibility matters more than a perfect split
• Giving children voice, and not the burden of choice

Check out the full episode here: https://touchstonefamilylaw.com/splitsville-podcast/, or on your favorite podcast platform!

03/30/2026

When communication gets tense, keep it simple. BIFF responses help you stay respectful and protect your position!

Full article: https://www.highconflictinstitute.com/how-to-write-a-biff-response/

03/17/2026

Is it abuse or advocacy?

When Abusers Weaponize Divorce Courts, with Dr. Whitney Danso
Full episode: https://touchstonefamilylaw.com/captivate-podcast/when-abusers-weaponize-divorce-courts-with-dr-whitney-danso/

03/03/2026

What happens when the abuse doesn’t stop at separation - but follows someone into family court?

In this episode of Welcome to Splitsville, host Leigh Sellers is joined by Dr. Whitney Danso to explore the concept of litigation abuse -when court filings, motions, and legal procedures are used as tools of continued control.

Dr. Danso explains how coercive control can extend beyond the relationship and into the courtroom, how to distinguish between normal adversarial litigation and abusive patterns, and what attorneys and judges can do to reduce harm.

🎧 Full episode here: https://touchstonefamilylaw.com/captivate-podcast/when-abusers-weaponize-divorce-courts-with-dr-whitney-danso/or on your favorite podcast platform!

02/27/2026

Choosing the right process for your divorce or separation is one of the most important decisions you'll make - and with the right guidance, it doesn't have to be overwhelming. With more than 30 years of experience, Lea Finegan is passionate about helping families resolve conflict outside of the courtroom. A collaboratively trained attorney and member of the Charlotte Collaborative Divorce Group, Lea excels at reaching out-of-court settlements that protect what matters most to you. Listen to Lea's podcast, Divorce Without Litigation, to explore your options, and visit her profile on our website to get in touch today.

https://touchstonefamilylaw.com/attorney/lea-m-finegan/

Divorce Without Litigation? Here's How, with Lea Finegan: https://touchstonefamilylaw.com/captivate-podcast/divorce-without-litigation-heres-how-with-lea-finegan/

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