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Category Archives: Child Custody & Parenting Plans
School supplies: who pays when parents are separated or divorced?
Your kids are probably not excited about summer ending and going back to school – and there is a good chance you are not thrilled about the new school year…
North Carolina parental rights for children born out of wedlock
When a married couple has a child together, the parental rights are pretty cut and dried. But what happens when an unmarried couple has a child? The laws for such…
Is a parenting coordinator a good option for my divorce?
No one hopes for a divorce. If you’re facing this reality, you’re probably not happy about it. Even if your rational mind realizes it’s best for you and your partner…
Co-parent communication with apps: keeping kids out of the middle
It should come as no surprise that co-parents find it challenging to keep in close communication with their former partner after separation or divorce. Ultimately, most parents understand the importance…
What can House Bill 505 mean for grandparents’ visitation rights?
Under North Carolina law, a grandparent’s ability to visit their grandchildren is typically at the discretion of the parents. If a parent denies grandparent visitation, a grandparent can only gain…
Can a grandparent take custody of a grandchild in North Carolina?
In the state of North Carolina, the court has an interest in allowing parents to maintain custody of their children whenever possible. However, if parents are unable–or unwilling–to provide a…
Discrimination suit: refugee adoption by same-sex couple banned
Fatma Marouf is a law professor in Texas, specializing in immigration and refugee law. She travels around the country, giving lectures and engaging in other activities to support refugee rights.…
What is the process of adopting my stepchild in North Carolina?
Last year was a pivotal time in your life. You met a wonderful woman, and you couldn’t imagine spending the rest of your life without her. Then you met her…
Can my military status hurt my chances for child custody?
Being in the military can lead to a somewhat unpredictable lifestyle. You might be deployed overseas at the drop of a hat, or you could be restationed to another state.…
2 Online Tools To Facilitate Effective Co-Parenting Communication
Raising children involves keeping them busy and managing their day-to-day schedules. Whether this includes multiple extracurricular activities, school events or medical appointments, a family calendar can help. A family calendar…
A key final step in any international adoption
After spending months preparing yourself and your home for a new child, and spending thousands of dollars in adoption fees, you’ve just returned from China with your new baby daughter,…
3 reasons why it might help to treat a co-parent like a co-worker
Think about someone with whom you have to work but don’t necessarily like. You might make small talk occasionally, but ultimately, you’d rather not hear too much about his or…
Disputes over ‘best interests of the child’ can wind up in court
Divorcing or divorced parents are likely quite familiar with the phrase “best interests of the child.” This is the standard that courts, mediators and parents are supposed to use when…
3 scary scenarios for parents sharing custody this Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner and your kids may be counting down the days until they can dress up and celebrate. As a parent, though, you may think differently…
The benefits and drawbacks of sharing custody in a digital age
Technology and modes of communication are changing rapidly every day. No one knows this better than your kids do. Depending on their age, your kids may already be regular users…
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