Category: Child Custody

When you’re facing a child custody dispute, you might wonder how a judge will evaluate your situation and what you can do to present yourself as the strongest possible parent. So, how is child custody decided in North Carolina? While the best way to address custody questions is to talk…

Do you know or suspect that your ex is trying to turn your child against you? That kind of behavior can affect your child’s well-being and permanently damage your relationship. You might feel stuck or unsure of what to do next. But you don’t have to handle it alone. An…

Are you feeling blindsided and overwhelmed since a Child Protective Services (CPS) worker showed up at your door in North Carolina? Here’s what you need to know about what to expect, your rights as a parent or caregiver, and how a family law attorney can help. Initial CPS Contact: What…

Custody proceedings can be emotional and stressful. Preparing for a child custody hearing in North Carolina is crucial. A child custody lawyer can help you understand what to expect and what to do before going to court. While child custody laws are complex, North Carolina’s primary goal is to arrange…

Divorcing parents who have a special needs child should work toward a joint child custody agreement that provides their child with the best ongoing emotional and financial support they can provide. Without an agreement, the judge presiding over your divorce will make decisions according to what they see as your…

The State of North Carolina requires that decisions during a divorce serve the best interests of any underage children affected. When a child’s parents go to court to have a separation agreement ratified or to argue a contested divorce, the court will use the best interests of the child doctrine…

Child custody orders are not carved in stone. A child custody order issued in North Carolina can be modified by petitioning the court to change it. If you are not satisfied with your current child custody arrangement and wish to seek changes to it, contact a Raleigh family law attorney…

Many divorced parents who retain custody of their children start over by moving to a new home. Parents without custody also may establish a new home that they want their children to feel at home in when they visit. Unfortunately moving after a divorce can cause disruption and feelings of…

A parent may obtain sole legal and physical custody of their child in a divorce if the other parent agrees to it or if a judge orders it. When a request for sole custody is contested by the other parent, the parent seeking custody must prove that it is in…

For parents who are newly divorced and are splitting custody, holidays can be an especially complicated time, as it is likely that both parents want to spend the holiday with their child. While a Raleigh child custody lawyer can help you to resolve disputes about with whom your child will spend holidays,…