Child Custody

Although parents who separate usually have their disagreements, one common area of concern is usually the well-being of their children. In some cases, parents are unable to agree on child custody, so court intervention may be necessary. In North Carolina, child...

These days, when parents in North Carolina separate or get divorced they often prefer a shared parenting, or co-parenting, arrangement. Obviously, parents in these circumstances will usually have some struggles and difficulties to overcome, so co-parenting can be...

When you and your spouse filed for divorce, like all North Carolina parents, you continued to want what is best for your children. You also understood that your decision to go separate ways as spouses would have both immediate and far-reaching implications in your...

After you file for a divorce in a North Carolina court, as a parent, you must make decisions and resolve issues that are relevant to the care and well-being of your children as you and they move on in life in a new family dynamic. Children are usually quite resilient,...

If you’re a North Carolina parent who recently or is currently navigating a divorce, your children’s well-being is no doubt one of your highest priorities. Like most parents who file for divorce, you understand that the changes it brings will disrupt your children’s...

As a North Carolina parent who has filed for divorce, you no doubt understand that your decision will not only disrupt your children’s lives but will also have an emotional impact on them. Providing emotional support and coping skills to children, while also...

Whether you’re one of many parents in North Carolina who recently filed for divorce or a single parent who was never married to your child’s other parent, if co-parenting problems arise, there might be options available to help resolve them. If you signed a...

It’s almost time for the holidays, and there’s no one else you’d rather spend them with than your child. If your child’s current custody order doesn’t give you much time with your kid during those special days, you may be wondering if there’s anything you can do to...

Going through a divorce as a parent can be extremely challenging, especially for dads. In North Carolina and elsewhere, fathers sometimes get the short end of the stick, so to speak, when it comes to child custody. Things are changing, and this is a problem that is...

There are many misconceptions that can trip up parents who have recently gone through a divorce. Some of these come from misunderstood “advice” or co-parenting’s portrayal in the media; others can come from a person’s own head as they adjust to the new reality. Here...