The lawyer who represented Akira Montague in her suit against the TikTok star speaks to ESSENCE about the ins and outs of the ...

In most states, the biggest risk for hanky-panky with someone’s spouse is a sock on the jaw and society’s disapproving eye. But North Carolina, along with five other states nationwide, still has laws ...

Despite criticism that alienation of affection laws punish individuals for the voluntary choices of others, there are still six states in which they remain. These include North Carolina, where Kennard ...

Many attorneys say the "alienation of affection" law is archaic and should be taken off the books. Others say it protects the sanctity of marriage. George Berg spends a lot of time these days looking ...

Content creator Brenay Kennard is representing herself in an alienation of affection lawsuit filed by her husband's ex-wife, Akira Montague. Akira initially filed the case with the Durham County ...

Brenay Kennard, who has 3 million followers on TikTok, represents herself in Durham County Superior Court as the defendant in an alienation of affection lawsuit on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. Akira ...

Judge warns litigants of contempt after defendant questioned plaintiff about miscarriage Plaintiff seeks over $3.5M, alleges affair, trauma and child privacy violations Akira Montague’s ex-husband ...

NFL star Steve Smith Sr. is facing an alienation of affection lawsuit following allegations he had an affair with a married man’s wife. What does that mean? North Carolina is one of the few states ...

File photo of Rep. Tim Moore, R-Cleveland — speaker of the North Carolina House — in his office at the NCGA. An alienation of affection lawsuit filed this week against Rep. Tim Moore — North ...

A lawsuit against North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore claims he had a years-long affair with a married woman, using his power in return for sexual favors. Here is coverage of the lawsuit. In most ...