Child Custody

When a child’s safety is at risk, North Carolina prioritizes swift and decisive action through its emergency custody provisions. In this blog post, we delve into the specifics of emergency custody within the state, exploring its purpose and the critical…

Are you trying to move states while under a child custody order? Life changes, and families aren’t always going to stay in the same place as they were when they initially went to court. It can be overwhelming to determine…

Parents have the legal right to custody of their children. However, this right is not absolute and may be disrupted by a parent acting inconsistent with their parental rights or the exercise of the right would not be in the…

What is a Non-Disparagement Clause? A non-disparagement clause in a custody agreement is a provision that prohibits both parents from making negative or derogatory statements about each other about their parenting abilities, character, or behavior. It is designed to promote…

In situations where a soon-to-be mother is married at some point between the conception of the child and the birth of the child, the mother’s husband has paternal rights to the child. However, when another man (the putative father) has…

North Carolina General Statute § 130A-101 establishes the rules regarding birth registration of a child in North Carolina. Sections (a)-(d) explain the requirements for registering the birth certificate with the local registrar when the child is born in different places.…

Interstate custody matters in North Carolina are governed by the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). The UCCJEA is a law adopted by most states in the United States, including North Carolina, to provide a framework for resolving…

While there are many types of adoptions available in the US, the most common one is what is known as a “step-parent adoption.” A step-parent adoption is where the spouse of a parent with primary custody adopts their non-biological child…

In today’s interconnected world, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. While it offers numerous benefits, it also poses challenges, particularly for co-parenting relationships. Co-parenting involves effective communication and cooperation between separated or divorced parents for…

A custody mediation is a guided conversation between parents regarding child custody. The primary goal and purpose of a custody mediation is to allow parties to meet together to share information and make decisions in an attempt to avoid having…