Child Custody

Study: Divorced Parents With Attorneys More Likely to Settle Out of Court

A new study suggests that parents are more likely to settle and share custody when they both have attorney. Learn more about it below.

Choosing the Right Visitation Schedule for Your Family

A visitation schedule is vital to a working post-divorce parenting relationship. Your child’s age and the distance between your and the other parent’s home are two of the main factors you should consider. Find out which schedules could work for your family’s unique situation.

What You Need to Know About the “Best Interest of the Child” Standard

All custody decisions must be in the child’s best interest. Find out what this means and how you can show the court you’re fit for custody.

How a Step-Up Parenting Plan Can Simplify Custody Post-Divorce

A step-up parenting plan evolves as your child gets older. It saves you time and allows your child the space to comfortably forge a bond with the noncustodial parent.

Why Courts Prefer Parents to Settle During Divorce

Settling child custody is all about setting aside personal differences for the benefit of the child. The focus is on compromising rather than “winning.”

Marriage Story: 4 Lessons for Divorcing Couples

From the outset of a divorce, parents should be vigilant in thinking about how their actions impact the children.

Take the High Road for Thanksgiving After Divorce

For children caught in the crossfire of custody disputes, holidays can become a nightmare, not a time of joy. Parents owe it to their children to do the right thing. It starts with recognizing the importance of holidays in children’s lives.

Emergency Child Custody in North Carolina

Even in situations where you may not be able to get emergency child custody in North Carolina, the standard custody process is available to ask the court to determine a custody matter.