Modifying a Child Custody Order in North Carolina
North Carolina courts issue permanent child custody orders, but that doesn’t mean they always stay in effect unaltered. The law recognizes that children’s needs and parents’ situations change as time goes by. Courts will grant modifications of custody arrangements in certain situations upon a showing of good cause. The parent seeking to modify child custody… Read More »
5 Benefits of Entering a Postnuptial Agreement
Most people are familiar with prenuptial agreements, which spell out how a couple’s assets and debts should be divided if they ever get divorced. Postnuptial agreements accomplish the same goals. The only difference is that a postnup is created after the couple gets married. Overall, postnups can be an excellent way for spouses to plan… Read More »
Communicating With Your Ex About COVID-19 Custody Issues
During a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, family becomes more important than ever, especially for children whose schedules have been disrupted by long-term school closures and the cancellation of other activities. Parents who are divorced or live apart for other reasons know the importance of maintaining healthy communication through difficult situations. This is especially… Read More »
How to Get Child Custody in North Carolina
Most child custody cases arise as part of a divorce proceeding, but unmarried parents can get into custody disputes, and even grandparents may have to seek a legal remedy, either to protect a grandchild from an unfit parent or to enforce their visitation rights. In most custody disputes, parents are fighting for their “fair share”… Read More »