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…
Also known as third-party custody, non-parental custody is when an adult other than a child’s parents is granted custody. Non-parental custody may be appropriate in several situations, including when a child’s parents have passed away, are negligent, abusive or cannot…
Everyone looks forward to summer vacation and the changes it promises: warm weather, no school, vacations, and lazy days. Co-parenting during the summer may look different. The schedule you and your child’s other parent followed during the school year may…
There are many reasons to consider moving out of state: a new job, a change of scenery, or a chance to be closer to friends or relatives. When you have a child custody agreement in place, however, you may not…
In North Carolina, as in most of the country, child custody is usually settled out of court. It’s rare for child custody to be determined in a courtroom. This doesn’t mean you don’t need a lawyer if you are trying…