There are many reasons why it is important to establish paternity, both for the child and the parents. Paternity is the process of determining the legal father of the child. For parents who would like to understand more about this process in North Carolina, there is...
Child Custody
Does North Carolina allow nesting?
If you have read anything about divorce and child custody over the past few years, you may have heard about nesting. This is a type of co-parenting arraignment where you share child custody in the same home, usually the home where the couple spent most of their time....
What warrants a temporary emergency custody order?
A divorce must have taken a turn for the worst if a parent, grandparent or any relative files for a North Carolina temporary emergency custody order. The state takes a child’s well-being seriously. Courts only grant emergency custody in the most severe cases. A...
Is mediation required for child custody and visitation cases?
Divorce and other cases could require couples to undergo various procedures depending on the circumstances. It is true more so when tackling custody and visitation concerns. However, going to court for these affairs could be time-consuming and costly. Fortunately,...
Does a parent’s education level affect child custody?
Divorce courts generally take the issue of child custody very seriously. The judge will likely examine your qualities and background closely to determine if you can provide your children with a secure and stable growing environment. In certain situations, they might...
Navigating custody issues when relocating with your child
It is understandable that if marriage does not work for you and your spouse, it will be easier to move on if you move to a different environment. However, it can be difficult if you plan to relocate with your child, especially if you are in a custody dispute. Impact...
Visitation guidelines in North Carolina
Custody cases cover many important issues affecting the child, one of which is visitation rights and schedules. Here are things you should know about visitation guidelines in North Carolina. Visitation schedule Generally, parents agree on a visitation schedule which...
Possible grounds for requesting child custody modification
Child custody arrangements are not definite. Significant changes in either the child’s or a parent’s life may happen over time, necessitating changes in visitation schedules or custody to best suit the child’s needs. One of the parents may bring up this change before...
Improving the coparenting relationship for your child’s sake
Learning to parent with someone else in North Carolina while living in separate homes is not always easy. In many instances, co-parenting proves downright difficult, but there are certain things you and your child’s other parent might do to improve relations between...
When should I file a motion to modify a custody order?
Making sure your child has a good life following your divorce is a process that will last for years to come. Even after securing a court order to set up your custody arrangement, it is likely you will have to return to court to change it in the future. You may have...