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...

Family courts in North Carolina can remove a child from an unfit parent if they have credible proof that the parent has abused or neglected the child or has addiction or substance abuse issues. Sometimes during divorce proceedings, one parent will accuse the other of being an unfit parent. The general standard...

Parents in North Carolina are allowed to reach an agreement about custody of their children in a divorce, separation, or paternity action. A judge will have to approve of the arrangement and find that the terms are in the best interest and welfare of the child. When the parents...