On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Aug 14, 2019 | Child Custody
Stepparents often have no legal rights or privileges to stepchildren. In some cases, it may be in the child’s best interests for a stepparent to legally adopt his or her stepchild. In North Carolina, a stepparent may adopt a stepchild by following the proper steps. In...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Aug 2, 2019 | Child Custody
Like other things, divorcing couples in North Carolina and elsewhere often disagree on custody of their shared children. As such, this is a sticking point for many people as they navigate legally ending their marriages. In order to help them prepare and know what to...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Jul 18, 2019 | Child Custody
Before a North Carolina family law judge will make any custody determinations, he or she will examine several factors to determine what type of arrangement will be in the best interests of the child. The “child’s best interests” standard is a broad...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Jun 26, 2019 | Child Custody
When you and your partner decide to divorce or separate, you may wish to keep the process as uncomplicated as possible. To do this, you may wish to forgo the custody battle and maintain your own unofficial custody agreement. According to the North Carolina Judicial...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Jun 11, 2019 | Child Custody
One of the most difficult aspects of a divorce in North Carolina is trying to deal with the impact of the situation on your children. This is a huge change for them. They did not make the decision to split up the family. There are probably a lot of emotions involved,...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Feb 4, 2019 | Child Custody
When divorcing parents are creating a custody and visitation plan, the best interests of the child come first. North Carolina courts will look at a variety of factors to determine if an order is in fact in a child’s best interest. For example, they will look to...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Dec 11, 2018 | Child Custody
North Carolina parents who are going through a divorce may have questions about how their living arrangements will affect the court’s decision on custody. Courts have specific standards for acceptable living accommodations that vary by the court, state and...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Nov 30, 2018 | Child Custody
Some parents in North Carolina who are getting a divorce might be able to co-parent effectively, but others may not. However, they may still want their child to have a relationship with the other parent that is not marred by the conflict between the two of them....
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Nov 12, 2018 | Child Custody
Some divorced or unmarried fathers might face obstacles when it comes to child support and custody. One father who was unable to keep up with child support payments lost his job, went to jail and had to declare bankruptcy. Another was faced with a protection order...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Oct 16, 2018 | Child Custody
There are a number of reasons that separated or divorced parents in North Carolina might need to request a child custody modification. Since courts attempt to make decisions that are in the best interests of the child, if a modification is determined to fulfill that...
