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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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COVID-19: NC Emergency Custody & Domestic Violence Orders
As most Americans huddle inside their homes because of COVID-19, many North Carolina families are left to worry about their children and possibly their own safety. North Carolina family courts play an essential role in protecting people and sorting out the most difficult of domestic situations. This includes people desperately seeking access to their children […]
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Do Grandparents in North Carolina Have Child Custody Rights?
Grandparents in North Carolina are increasingly pursuing custody of their grandchildren if the child’s parents are unable or unwilling to provide for their grandchild child. While North Carolina does not formally recognize grandparent rights, the courts do allow grandparents to pursue custody if their grandchild’s family situation warrants it. North Carolina previously considered an expansion […]
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How to Terminate My Ex’s Parental Rights in North Carolina
Are you at a breaking point with your ex? Not every parent takes their responsibilities seriously. And some adults are not capable of being a parent. As a result, sometimes the children suffer significant physical or psychological harm. If you want to terminate your ex’s parental rights, you need to contact a custody lawyer to […]
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How to Get Custody in NC if You Suspect Child Abuse
Co-parenting after a divorce is hard enough. But, discovering that your child has been abused by their other parent would be devastating. If you believe your child has been abused, you most likely want to seek sole custody. Fortunately, North Carolina has procedures in place to help parents who believe that another parent or guardian […]
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Adopting Your Grandchild in NC
Adopting a grandchild is an emotional process for everyone involved. North Carolina grandparent adoptions are considered kinship adoptions and are a slightly less complicated process than a regular adoption. Whether you are a grandparent adopting your grandchild in NC, or a parent seeking to have a grandparent adopt your child, you need an adoption attorney […]
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Can I Stop Paying Support If I’m Denied Visitation?
When your relationship with your child’s parent ended there, was likely stress related to settling visitation and child support issues. In a perfect world, everyone complies with the orders, and life goes on. But in the real world, sometimes parents fail to follow court orders. If you’re a parent paying child support but being denied […]
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How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody in NC
If your children’s other parent has abused you or your children, it is important to contact an experienced North Carolina child custody lawyer for help. The thought of sharing custody with someone who has harmed you or your children is frightening. You want to keep your children as safe as possible, but you cannot dictate […]
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What is Parental Alienation?
Child custody and visitation negations 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 likely feel angry and bitter. These emotions grow if your relationship with your child’s other parent is not amicable. It may even lead to parental […]
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