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…
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…
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…
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…
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…