Guiding families through all aspects of divorce in North Carolina
One common form of co-parenting competition is when one parent does everything they can to be the fun parent. The fun parent – also called the “Disneyland parent” – avoids discipline and aims to be more like a cool friend than a parent. They try to win their...
In the last blog post, we discussed that protecting the parent-child relationship starts with you as the parents and your relationship with each other. That is the foundation, but what can you do to secure that relationship when it comes to your children? In the end,...
Parents naturally worry about their children and the future of the family. If they get a divorce, those worries can multiply, and they find themselves worried that their individual parent-child relationships will be at risk. So, what can North Carolina parents do to...
There is a long list of factors you must consider when you establish a parenting plan and parenting time. Location, family schedules and, most importantly, your child’s best interests will all play an important role in your custody arrangement. As we discussed in a...
There are many details that co-parents need to plan for when raising their children, both large and small. However, those small details can have a considerable impact on a child’s life. For example, the matter of consistency may seem small at first, but it is a very...
Any North Carolina parent would agree that parenting is a tough job. It can also be anxiety-inducing. You find that you constantly worry about your child’s well-being. In the last few years, it seems parents across the country share a common, increasing worry. How is...
It is only natural to feel excited when you meet someone new after a divorce, especially if they are in the same situation as you. Taking the next step with a new partner can often mean making two families into one – or forming a blended family. While it might be...
Whether you are a medical professional or a business owner, it is common for your work to be a significant priority and passion in your life. If you are also a parent, it can often be a challenge to strike the balance between the job that pays the bills and the job...
Telling your children about the divorce can be one of the most stressful steps of the process. You might feel uncertain and worried about how they will react. Even if they seem fine at home, what if they act up at school? Is it common for kids to struggle in school...
If unmarried parents in North Carolina share legal custody of their children, they share the decision-making power in their children’s lives as well. Regardless of how you and your co-parent get along, agreeing on decisions is not always an easy thing to do. So, here...
