Grandparents have limited rights to seek visitation or custody of their grandchildren in North Carolina, and timing is critical when a grandparent is seeking visitation after the divorce or separation of the biological parents of the minor children. Grandparents can seek visitation of their grandchildren when the children’s parents are divorcing or separating and have an open lawsuit for child custody Read More
5 tips to help you win your child custody case
Hire an effective lawyer:Hiring an experienced lawyer will help take the pressure off of you and allow you to focus on your child. Navigating through the court system is difficult and an experienced lawyer can guide you through each step with confidence and ease. Keep your personal life off of social media:Keep in mind that anything you post on social media will come back to bite you in a court of law. It is never Read More
Important tips to consider when going through a child custody dispute
First, it is important to know your options in a custody case. The parents of shared children have the ability to negotiate and compromise to determine the best physical custody arrangement for their children. If the parents reach an agreement regarding child custody, a qualified family law attorney can draft a parenting agreement outlining the details of the child custody arrangement. If an agreement cannot be Read More
5 things to consider when separating during the holidays when you have children
1. Create a parenting plan or holiday schedule with the children, in advance, even if it is a temporary arrangement to minimize stress during the holidays. A good idea to assist with this process is to go by the children’s school calendars if they are of school age or daycare schedule if applicable. 2. Try to put differences with your spouse aside, at least through the holidays, to make the holidays focused on your Read More
What is Family Law?
Family law deals specifically with the familial unit; spouses, parents and minor children. There are times where extended family members (i.e., grandparents, cousins, etc.) and interested parties (i.e., foster parents) are brought into family law matters, but the majority of cases are focused on the immediate family. Family law covers divorce, divorce from bed and board, equitable distribution, alimony, Read More
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