One goal of child custody agreements is to allow children to grow up with a strong connection to both parents. Sometimes, though, it can feel like fights over visitation schedules and overnight visits have more to do with money than relationships. Find out how your custody agreement affects child support in North Carolina, and what…
When co-parents can’t agree on how to raise their children, it can create legal custody disputes that can carry on for years. Knowing when to head to court and how to avoid filing a motion can save everyone in your child’s life both time and trouble.
The winter holidays are right around the corner. Here are some tips for co-parenting in the holiday season. By being proactive and working with your children’s other parent now, you can make the season happy and bright for everyone.
Resolving your family’s custody and visitation schedule doesn’t have to be a battle. North Carolina law allows for several options to settle child custody without a trial before a judge. These alternative dispute resolution options give parents more control over their future and make it easier to co-parent after the matter is resolved.
Many parents agree to – or are ordered to – share custody of their children after their marriage or relationship ends. Children do best when they have support from two loving parents. That means you need to work with your ex-spouse or former partner to avoid co-parenting failure that will send you back to court….
If divorce is in your future, you may have heard that North Carolina family law attorneys can help you negotiate a separation agreement. That raises the question of whether you need one, and when you should start thinking about your life during your separation and after the absolute divorce is final.
Child-related issues like custody and support play a big part of any divorce between parents. However, in some cases, parents must pay child support before the divorce is even filed. Find out what to expect, how much you might pay, and when you will need to start paying child support.
It’s that time of year again. For most students and parents, the end of August means back -to school shopping, open houses to meet teachers, and signing your kids up for after school sports and activities. For married couples with children, these tasks are routine. But if you are divorced or recently separated and you…
