Failure to comply with a Court Order in North Carolina ordinarily has consequences. The nature of the Order and the type of alleged violation dictate the appropriate sanction, if any. Divorce Lawyers regularly litigate issues involving: Criminal Contempt Civil Contempt of Court Motions and Orders to Show Cause Failure to comply with a Court's Order regarding child custody, visitation, child support, PSS - post separation support, and alimony are common themes of disputes may result in a Motion and Order to Show Cause. The "cause" in that instance would be to show why one party "should not be held in contempt of court." There are important differences regarding a Motion for Criminal Contempt and Civil Contempt Motions in North Carolina. In this episode of Law Talk, Tonya Graser Smith joins Bill Powers in a discussion regarding the differences between Criminal and Civil Contempt, possible penalties/sanctions for each, and the real-world application of the NC family laws to disputes. If you have a suggestion for a topic of discussion or would enjoy hearing a certain guest, please email us at: LawTalkwithBillPowers@gmail.com We strongly recommend listeners consult with an experienced family law attorney in Charlotte, NC about the specifics of your legal inquiry and/or particular matter. The information contained on Law Talk with Bill Powers is not legal advice and therefore should not be relied upon as such.

Insurance Defense Lawyer John Nunnally joins Law Talk with Bill Powers, discussing: The Practice of an Insurance Defense Lawyer Professionalism Trial Strategies Professional Development DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS REGARDING POSSIBLE TRANSMISSION OF SARS-CoV-2 AND THE POSSIBLE CORONAVIRUS, GUESTS OF LAW TALK WITH BILL POWERS ARE PRESENTLY RECORDED REMOTELY RATHER THAN IN-PERSON IN OUR STUDIO. PODCAST STUDIOS ARE CLOSE, SOUNDPROOF SPACES NOT CONDUCIVE TO SOCIAL DISTANCING. FACE MASKS DON'T DO MUCH FOR MICROPHONE / SOUND QUALITY. Therefore, for this podcast both Mr. Powers and Mr. Nunnally have been recorded remotely, at times affecting the richness of voices and/or resulting in occasional internet latency issues. We apologize in advance, extending our apology for any issues you may encounter. Thanks once again to our friend Rob Ingalls at Lawpods. Special thanks to Rob Ingalls at Future Self Podcast. A transcript of Law Talk with Bill Powers is available of this conversation with John Nunnally. If you'd like to hear from a certain guest or have a suggested topic for discussion please email us at: LawTalkwithBillPowers@gmail.com

The Honorable Lucy Noble Inman of the North Carolina Court of Appeals joins Law Talk with Bill Powers, discussing: Standards of Review Findings of Fact Trial Techniques Preserving the Record on Appeal DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, GUEST INTERVIEWS ON LAW TALK WITH BILL POWERS ARE DONE REMOTELY AND NOT "IN STUDIO." As such, depending on the internet connectivity, there are occasional latency glitches and background noises. Please accept our sincere apology for any issues. Special thanks to Rob Ingalls at Future Self Podcast. Rob incredibly friendly, professional, and easy to work with. We highly recommend Rob and his podcasting services. If you have topics of interest or suggested guest, please email us at: LawTalkwithBillPowers@gmail.com A transcript of this episode will be available at: CarolinaAttorneys.com

Charlotte Divorce Lawyer Tom Bush joins Law Talk with Bill Powers to discuss the practice of law, life as a family law attorney, and the path towards becoming an attorney.

Raleigh Criminal Defense Attorney John Fanney joins Law Talk with Bill Powers to discuss criminal charges and the courts during the Coronavirus Outbreak.

The law surrounding domestic violence in North Carolina is deceptively complex. In this episode, North Carolina Attorney Bill Powers answers the questions that matter to you when you when you or a loved one is involved in a domestic violence matter.

In this episode, Bill Powers sits down with Mecklenburg County District Court Judge Matt Osman to discuss his experience as a lawyer, his time as a Navy JAG officer, his path to becoming a judge, and the unique challenges he's faced since taking the bench.