Child Custody

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...

There is no set definition of joint physical custody. Many people think that joint custody automatically means that each parent has an equal amount of time, but that is not necessarily the case. Joint custody can refer to a number of different custody arrangements...

Every child custody case has the potential to be complicated and emotional. And while many result in amicable, agreeable solutions, others can become lengthy, bitter courtroom battles.If you are hoping to avoid the latter in your own custody case, it would be wise to...

North Carolina families have been dealing with legal issues like divorce and child custody for decades. And while these cases may be more visible now than they were a generation or two ago, the fact is that they are not new issues.However, there are new approaches and...

In North Carolina, an unmarried mother has sole legal and physical custody of a child when the child is born. Even if the unmarried mother and father are together, the man has no legal rights over the child without establishing paternity. An unmarried father will have...

Making the transition from being married to being divorced and potentially on your own is not easy, especially for parents. However, many parents strive to ease that transition by committing to working together to raise their children, even after divorce.While this...

Becoming a grandparent can be one of the most wonderful events in a person's life. Grandparents are often the people who spoil grandkids and take every opportunity to dote on them.However, millions of grandparents are stepping into far more active roles with their...

After going through a divorce or break up with your child's other parent, it can feel like every conversation leads to an argument. It's common for irrelevant issues to come up even when attempting to discuss parenting issues. That's where a parenting plan can help....

When parents (or other adults) share custody of a child with someone else, communication and complying with court orders are essential responsibilities to ensure the child is safe. Unfortunately, this doesn't always happen.Violations of child custody orders can and do...