BREEDEN LAW OFFICE BLOG

Child Custody Issues: What is Parental Alienation?

Child custody and visitation negotiations often bring out the ugly in people. When you are faced with a court order that only allows you to see your child part-time, you are likely to feel angry and bitter. These emotions may even lead to parental alienation syndrome, which can create a major rift between you and […]

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Know Your Rights as an Unmarried Parent in NC

Unmarried parents in North Carolina often feel the system is designed against them. And it can be the source of a lot of headaches when dealing with your child’s other parent or deciding custody, support, and visitation issues. But, despite how traditional our legal system may seem, your parental rights are not based on being […]

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What Does “Best Interest of the Child” Mean in NC Child Custody Cases?

Like family courts, across the US, North Carolina makes decisions about child custody and visitation cases based on what’s in the best interest of the child. This generally means what benefits the child more, but when it comes to custody orders, modifications, and visitations agreements between parents, it leaves a lot of room for interpretation. […]

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Is Your Child in Foster Care? Know Your Rights

Children in North Carolina enter foster care for all sorts of reasons. But it usually centers around parents being unable to care for their children – at least in the short term. For example, your child may enter foster care if you are struggling with alcohol or drug addiction, mental illness, or homelessness and cannot […]

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How Far Can I Move? – Joint Custody in NC

In North Carolina, there are no laws limiting where parents with joint or sole custody can move with their children. Instead, moving is dictated by separation agreements and custody orders. These court orders may set limits on how far you can relocate from the other parent. State law also does not define joint custody versus […]

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How a DUI Affects Child Custody in North Carolina

When you are co-parenting and trying to stick to a custody schedule, even small things like sick days and bad traffic may cause anxiety. But a DUI charge arrest could do a lot of damage. A DUI conviction in NC can seriously impact your parenting plan and child custody rights. As soon as possible, contact […]

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4 Ways to Change a Child Support Order in North Carolina

Paying child support is a common and often difficult topic for many co-parents. But it is important to remember that a North Carolina court or Child Support Services (CSS) is not going to change a child support order just because you feel it is too much or not enough. Whether you request a CSS review […]

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Who Pays for Extracurricular Activities After a Divorce?

All parents know that raising children is expensive. From the diapers in the first years to the clothes they consistently grow out of, children demand a great deal of financial sacrifice. As they get older, extracurricular activities, like sports, music lessons, band, dance classes, and martial arts get added to your child’s calendar. Unfortunately, these […]

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Abandonment in North Carolina: Can I Move Out of the House?

North Carolina takes abandonment seriously. If you abandon your family, as defined by state law, it can impact your divorce or child custody. Abandonment can also mean your former spouse getting a larger portion of the marital estate or more in alimony. So if you are considering a separation or divorce in North Carolina, it […]

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NC Child Custody: Filing in Different Counties

Sharing custody in North Carolina can get complicated. It is tempting to co-parent without a set schedule, but even the most careful plans will slide over time. Many parents find that stability is crucial to raising their children. This means getting a formal agreement in court. But this process may vary depending on which county […]

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