On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | May 22, 2020 | Child Custody
As much as you’d hope for a smooth transition to co-parenting after your divorce is final. The reality is, many ex-spouses have difficulty raising their kids together after they’ve separated. If you feel like it’s been one dispute after the next since your divorce,...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Apr 29, 2020 | Child Custody
Substance abuse impacts millions of families every year. If you are a parent who is is struggling with addiction, your child may be one out of approximately 8.7 million under the age of 17 who has at least one parent with a substance abuse disorder in the United...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Mar 5, 2020 | Child Custody
It is highly likely that you have some negative feelings toward your ex-spouse. Due to these negative feelings, you may believe that your children are best off solely under your custody. However, it is most common in the modern courtroom for co-parenting to be the...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Jan 9, 2020 | Child Custody
One of the most crucial steps in child custody cases is establishing a parenting schedule. This document gives an agreement between the parents regarding the time the children spend with each of them. While some measure of compromise is best in divorce and custody...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Jan 9, 2020 | Child Custody
There is no denying that a divorce can be a painful process (even for those who push for it). In its aftermath, the memories of a couple’s time together remain, which can make it difficult for both sides to move on. This may prompt many who have gone through...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Nov 25, 2019 | Child Custody
When life circumstances change, your child custody order may need an update to meet your family’s needs. This scenario is common when you agreed to a specific visitation schedule when your children were young and it no longer works as well as it once did. Follow...
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...
