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Although the law views the importance of mothers and fathers equally, the law isn’t always applied in a fair fashion. That’s why as a father, you need to be proactive in addressing any child custody issues that you may be facing lest you risk your relationship with...
Many people choose adoption to build their family. Adoption is the legal process to create a parent and child relationship between an adoptee and the person petitioning to adopt. There is helpful information available about the requirements and process to adopt in...
When there is a child custody case in North Carolina, parents often get distracted with their own goals, needs and wants to realize that the child might want to have his or her voice heard. Given the litany of challenges that are part of any family law case, it is...
When parents divorce, it affects more than just two adults. Any children involved feeling the impact of the end of a marriage. In some cases, mediation can help simplify the process of determining child custody and visitation while avoiding conflict. North Carolina's...
Not all children in the Winston-Salem area are born to married parents. It is not unusual for unmarried couples to become pregnant only to break up before the baby is born. When this happens, the child’s mother has custody of the child following the birth. However,...
North Carolina marriages fall apart for many reasons. Sometimes, it is the actions of one party that serve as a catalyst for the demise of the marriage. In North Carolina, certain actions may constitute what the state considers to be “marital misconduct.” Marital...
Child custody includes who the child lives with and who has the right to make significant life decisions for children. For that reason, divorcing parents should be familiar with the different types of child custody arrangements and what they may mean for them. Legal...
Although a custody order is not completely necessary if you plan on co-parenting, it is always a good idea to have one in place to settle any disputes you might have about custody and visitation. There are a few things that you need to know when you intend to file for...
Although parents may understand the importance of having both parents in their child's life, they may not know the best way to share parenting duties with their ex. If you are trying to figure out the best way to co-parent with your ex, you are not alone. Whether your...
If you worry about your ability to pay child support or your ex has fallen behind on their obligations, it is important to review various legal considerations regarding unpaid child support. Back child support can affect many facets of a parent's life and it is...
