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...

After a divorce, custody issues are often the most difficult to navigate. While custody orders are developed to ensure both parents have healthy, loving relationships with their child, problems can still arise. In some cases, one parent may attempt to alienate their...

When parents get divorced in North Carolina the one thing they may continue to share is a mutual concern for the well-being and safety of their children. People who prioritize the needs of their children and address the challenges of divorce head-on may minimize the...

Going through a divorce as a parent involves a lot, and the decisions regarding child custody are the most difficult. When the courts make a decision about which parent gets custody, the main considerations involve what is in the best interest of the child. ...

Millions of children across America now live with their grandparents who act as their primary or sole guardians. There are many reasons grandparents return to parenthood to raise their grandchildren. One of the main reasons is drug use, specifically as it relates to...

Navigating a divorce with children involved is difficult enough, but attempting to co-parent with a difficult ex is an entirely new level of stress and emotion. Generally speaking, co-parenting is the most child-beneficial approach to parenting after a divorce, but...

Child custody matters can easily get heated because the right to parent your child is something nobody wants infringed upon. When establishing custody through a court order, one parent may lose certain rights or end up with a visitation schedule that is less than...