There are two types of custody for parents in North Carolina, physical custody and legal custody. The term “custodial parent” typically refers to the parent who has physical custody of the child most of the time. This blog will answer the question, what is the definition of a custodial...

The likelihood of getting 50/50 custody of your minor child in a divorce will depend on many different factors. Of course, it would be best if you can agree with the child’s other parent on a 50/50 custody arrangement. When the parents cannot agree on the custody arrangements, the court is unlikely...

Domestic violence after divorce can impact an existing child custody order. The terms of the child custody order can get changed in response to domestic violence. A North Carolina child custody lawyer can answer your questions about how custody is affected by domestic violence after divorce. Who Could...

An emergency child custody hearing in North Carolina does not happen just because one of the parties does not want to wait the usual amount of time for a hearing to get scheduled. An emergency child custody hearing is an unusual situation that does not tend to happen frequently. If you or...

When the court or a party suspects substance misuse or abuse by a party in a custody dispute, either party can file a motion requesting drug testing. Also, the judge has the authority to enter an order requiring drug testing on its own motion. If drug abuse is an...

Usually, the court orders address many of the financial issues that can arise after two people with children divorce. One of those issues deals with the health insurance and medical bills of the children. If the court papers say that the non-custodial parent is responsible for the medical bills, then they are,...

The COVID-19 pandemic turned everyone’s life upside down, particularly families with minor children. If you and your ex have a court-ordered parenting plan, you have likely found the last two years to be challenging. Even the most amicable of divorces can get strained to the breaking point when schools shut down suddenly,...

If your marriage or relationship is ending and you have children in common, you need to know about child custody, visitation, and many other things. A North Carolina family law attorney can answer your questions and advocate for you in your divorce or child custody case. The word...

Yes, it is possible to kidnap your own child in North Carolina, and the penalties for a conviction of parental kidnapping can be severe. If a person takes of keeps his or her biological or adopted child for the purpose of keeping the other parent or legal guardian from having or finding...

You might wonder how much a family lawyer will cost for child custody in North Carolina if you are thinking about getting a divorce. The amount that it will cost will depend on how many issues the lawyers have to resolve and how long the disagreements continue. When the parties already agree...