Touchstone Family Law

06/09/2026

99 days. That's how many days parents are left covering childcare after subtracting PTO and holidays from summer break, with no formal solution and no backup.

For parents in two households, the math gets even harder and the stakes are higher.

If your custody agreement doesn't address summer in detail, now is the time to fix that. We help families in NC and SC create tailored parenting plans that actually work.

Contact us today! https://touchstonefamilylaw.com/

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/