Parents possess substantial rights on raising their children. But under certain circumstances, grandparents may have custody and visitation rights when it is in the child’s best interests. Grandparent’s role North Carolina law addresses parental rights and the limited...
Parallel parenting when co-parenting isn’t feasible
Some divorced parents seem to go about co-parenting with ease. They agree on house rules, attend special events together and work as a team even though they are no longer married. This type of teamwork is not possible for all divorced parents, however. Sometimes a...
Important child custody considerations in North Carolina
Child custody matters are usually of primary importance to parents during divorce. For that reason, it is helpful for divorcing parents to be familiar with the different parts of how a child custody arrangement is determined. Components of child custody There are...
The advantages of mediation in resolving divorce disputes
Divorce disputes can prove extremely expensive, time-consuming and emotionally taxing, but they don't necessarily have to. Mediation is a dispute resolution method that can help you reach agreement with your soon-to-be ex in a better way. Some of the advantages of...
Can nesting be an option for your child custody arrangements?
When a Monroe area couple decides to get a divorce, they have often spent a great deal of time getting to this point and working out options. A divorce can be a stressful situation for both parents and their children. In order to minimize the stress on children, some...
Learn the basics of child custody in North Carolina
Children are a blessing and many parents in Monroe will do anything to ensure their child is raised in a healthy and happy environment, especially if they divorce. North Carolina law states that any child custody decisions must be based on the best interests of the...
Child support and modifications in North Carolina
Parents are required to financially support their children until they turn 18, except in limited circumstances. Child support provides for the child’s health, education and maintenance needs. In North Carolina, a parent can file for child support in the county where...
What should be included in a parenting plan?
If you and your spouse have decided to get a divorce, your children, if you have any, should always be your top priority. Divorce can be traumatic for children of any age, so it is important for parents to provide their children with as much stability as possible...
Looking after the children during divorce
Divorce is never easy, and often never more difficult than when there are children. Although watching their parents chronically fight is also stressful, divorce can upend a child’s life and cause many confusing emotions that can affect their emotional and social...
Are being prevented from being the engaged dad you want to be?
Time and again we see fathers pushed to the sidelines of their children’s lives. In many of these instances, these fathers simply don’t know what to do to remedy the situation. They may even be led to think that they aren’t all that important in their child’s life....
