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Termination of Parental Rights in North Carolina
When a parent fails to meet the responsibilities of caring for his or her child, they may lose their parental rights. Called a termination of parental rights, the parent is no longer legally considered the child’s parent. The termination of parental rights is an acknowledgment that a parent has failed in his or her role […]
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How to Regain Custody After Recovering from Addiction
We all go through peaks and valleys in life, but substance abuse may feel like a pit you’ll never crawl out of. Drug addiction costs you everything — your job, home, and even your children. If the judge revoked your custody rights—perhaps limiting you to supervised visitation due to your struggles as a parent with […]
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How to Get Custody of a Grandchild When Their Parent Uses Drugs
Drug addiction can wreak havoc on the family unit and create a chaotic upbringing for children. Approximately 1 in 8 children live with at least one parent with a substance use disorder, which often results in the parent losing custody rights. In fact, 38.9% of kids removed from the home in 2019 were a result […]
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How to Get Emergency Custody in NC
If your ex threatens your child’s safety, you might not have time to wait until your custody dispute resolves. In that case, you can file a motion to receive emergency temporary custody of your children. This tool can help you and your family stay out of harm’s way until the court can finalize a more […]
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How to Win Sole Custody in North Carolina
If your child’s other parent somehow jeopardizes your child, you may find it necessary to seek sole custody. However, obtaining sole custody rights in North Carolina can be challenging. You will need to prove that it is in your child’s best interest for their other parent only to have visitation rights. Here is more about […]
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What is an Affidavit of Parentage?
Questions about the parentage of a child can be complicated. They are often legally complex and emotionally charged. The outcomes of these disputes can have a long-lasting impact on the child and everyone involved. How NC Law Defines an Affidavit of Parentage An Affidavit of Parentage determines the identity of a child’s father. It is […]
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Who Claims a Child on Taxes After Divorce?
One of the biggest changes families deal with post-divorce are the financial implications. Going from a two-income household to a one-income household can have a dramatic impact on your family. This includes the way you file your taxes. As many families are aware, when you claim your child as a dependent on your taxes, you […]
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The Importance of Getting a Paternity Test
You don’t need to be married to have children. However, practical legal matters relating to child custody and child support are more complicated for unmarried parents. When it comes time to make formal agreements, enforce visitation rights, and officially define a relationship, both parents have a stake in proving or disproving a biological parentage. Here […]
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My Ex Won’t Abide by Custody Arrangements, Now What?
Ideally, divorced parents adhere to their child custody agreement. Unfortunately, some parents make it challenging on their ex (and on the kids) by refusing to abide by child custody orders. Read on to learn what types of behavior could be considered a violation of child custody and what to do about an ex who won’t […]
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What Is Emancipation?
Emancipation is the process for someone younger than 18 to be legally considered an adult. North Carolina has specific requirements and considerations for individuals seeking emancipation. Keep reading to learn more about emancipation in North Carolina and its effect on child custody and child support requirements. Emancipation Laws in North Carolina Emancipated minors have the […]
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