Over the years, joint custody - also called shared custody, joint parenting or co-parenting - garnered a reputation for serving as a major benefit to children of divorce. But do these benefits extend equally to everyone? In reality, some people cannot reap these...
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What happens to my custody agreement if I move to another state?
North Carolina judges make child custody decisions based on the best interests of the child. However, sometimes family situations change. What happens when parents need to move to another state with their child? Moving to North Carolina from another state If you have...
What form of custody do studies support?
Generally speaking, choosing a form of child custody is one of the hardest parts of divorce discussions that parents going through a split will have to face. Different forms of custody can benefit people in different situations, and what works for one family may not...
The top 4 suggestions to help fathers succeed in custody battles
A concerned father may face a tougher battle regarding child custody decisions. Society traditionally views mothers as the natural caregiver, and courts award custody to women more often than men. For instance, the U.S. Census Bureau reports that nearly 80% of...
How can parental alienation lead to a strained relationship?
When you and your children try to adjust to life after a divorce, you may wonder what the source of their increased anger or frustration is. In some cases, you may need to look at your ex-spouse and how they are behaving for more insight. Parental alienation is a...
Will the court allow you to move to a new state with your child?
Even if the child custody agreement that you and your ex-spouse have followed since your divorce is still working well, you may find that you need to change it to accommodate a major move. For example, say your employer has finally approved your promotion along with a...
Do you know the different post-divorce parenting models?
During a divorce, the court acts to ensure that your children spend time with both parents to forge healthy emotional bonds. With several parenting models from which to choose, you and the other parent should develop something that works. North Carolina law requires...
Recognizing signs of parental alienation
When your North Carolina marriage breaks down, or when you have a child with someone who is not your spouse and that relationship sours, both of you may have hurt feelings. Sometimes, one parent’s hurt feelings or distaste for the other may trickle over and start...
The penalties for custody violations
If you have kids, you could struggle with various legal issues when ending your marriage and even years after the divorce process ends. Child custody is sometimes a contentious issue for custodial as well as non-custodial parents. Whether your ex is accusing you of...
What is parallel parenting?
Some divorces end with the ex-spouses on good terms with each other. Others do not end as well. If you are on acrimonious terms with your ex-spouse and you have a joint custody order for your child, this may seem more like punishment as compared to a decision the...
