The laws of North Carolina are specifically structured to encourage parties involved in family-related matters, such as divorce, child custody, child support, postseparation support, alimony, and equitable distribution, to settle their legal issues outside of court.
Read MoreThe Court of Appeals published its opinion earlier this year on a case Jim Siemens argued before the Court in Raleigh in October. Jim was successful in defending the visitation arrangement in a custody modification order entered in Buncombe County.
Read MoreNorth Carolina’s Family Court Advisory Commission released a helpful resource providing general guidance to parents with existing child custody and/or visitation orders in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreEvery case is different, and we are here to talk to you about the facts and circumstances of your case, and creative ways to deal with child custody disputes during a pandemic. While not a substitute for our legal advice, here are a few articles we have found interesting and potentially helpful.
Read MoreNorth Carolina courts recognize two forms of child custody: “physical custody” and “legal custody.” Physical custody refers to the right of a parent (or guardian) to have actual physical custody of the child. Legal custody refers generally to the right of a parent (or guardian) to make important decisions on behalf of a child, such as those pertaining to the child’s health, education, discipline, and religious or spiritual training.
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