Child Custody

During and after the divorce process, parents will likely not live together. It may take some time for divorced parents to grow accustomed to living on their own and in their own space again.It can be especially difficult for children - particularly young children -...

When parents decide to get a divorce, their first concerns usually revolve around their children. They wonder what the custody arrangement will be and how much one-on-one parenting time they will have with their children after the divorce. The custody agreement that...

In North Carolina, family courts generally prefer divorcing parents to establish a custody agreement for themselves, outside of court. This allows parents to make their decision based on what is best for their family. After all, they understand their family's needs...

There are several details and factors that go into creating a child custody agreement during a divorce, from the child's best interests to each parents' caregiving responsibilities.Children are always the priority in custody cases, so many parents might wonder: how...

When divorcing parents take the time to work together and develop a realistic custody agreement or parenting plan that meets their family's needs, it can make navigating the post-divorce family life much easier.A basic custody agreement or parenting plan generally...

It is common for parents to grow increasingly competitive with each other after their divorce. A divorce can be emotionally stressful for the whole family, and it is natural for parents to feel like they must make it up to their children somehow. This feeling--plus...

The legal process of a divorce is to help spouses end their relationship as smoothly as possible. However, the last thing that either spouse wants is for their relationship with their children to dissipate as well. Divorce is difficult for both parents and children...

The "traditional" American family doesn't look quite the same as it used to. As just one example, consider the fact that in many households, grandparents are taking on the role of primary caregiver to their grandchildren (rather than an being an extra set of eyes or...

Below are some factors that may be considered when evaluating what custody arrangement is in the best interest of the child: Do both parents work outside the home and what is the home environment in each home? If both parents work outside the home, do they have...

Although the end of this school year is in sight, there is still much to do before summer. For students, this could mean studying for finals and talking to friends about sleepovers and camp.Planning is also critical for parents; especially those who share custody of...