Establishing paternity is an important step in defining parental rights and responsibilities in North Carolina. It provides clarity for the child, the father, and the mother regarding legal obligations and benefits. Ways to establish paternity in North Carolina...
Parental alienation can make child custody disputes more complicated and emotional. It occurs when one parent manipulates a child to turn them against the other parent. Courts take these allegations seriously, as they can harm the child and disrupt their relationship...
Joint custody disputes can get tricky when parents disagree on important issues like their child's education or religion. If parents with joint custody can't agree on these topics, the court may have to step in and make a decision. Best interests of the child Courts...
In North Carolina, obtaining child custody for a family member involves several important steps. This process ensures that the child's best interests are the priority. Typically, custody decisions are made to provide a stable and beneficial environment for the child....
When a parent fails to make child support payments as ordered by the court, it can have serious consequences. In fact, it can even have a negative impact on their credit score. It is very important for non-custodial parents to understand how back child support can...
When it comes to managing child support payments for multiple children, it can feel overwhelming and complex. However, it is pivotal to stay current and understand your options. If you find yourself in this position, you should go over information on how to handle...
Getting a new job can be a positive transition in life. However, if you share custody of a child, your new responsibilities could present a challenge if you have to move some distance away. If you have an existing custody agreement, it will likely now be impractical....
When a couple with children goes through a separation or divorce, child custody and visitation rights become key topics to address. Child support is a financial obligation that a non-custodial parent has towards their child. On the other hand, visitation rights...
Despite states insisting that gender does not play a role in determining custody, there is a huge difference between custodial mothers and fathers in the U.S. The Institute for Family Studies reported in 2018, 2.6 million fathers were the custodial parent compared to...
Technology over the years has hit strides and made leaps and bounds in progress, creating many easier solutions for all kinds of problems. This includes the problem of keeping in touch with a child when co-parenting from a distance. Maintenance of reliable...