Grandparents’ visitation & child custody rights in North Carolina
Today children are more likely to be cared for by their grandparents if the parents are separated, divorced, or were never married. As family structures change, the visitation and child custody rights of grandparents has become a regular topic in the news.
Virtual visitation is an excellent option to supplement child custody arrangements
The North Carolina Legislature approved a change in law in 2009 to expand the use of virtual visitation for child custody.
Parental alienation
An alienated child may display characteristics including: unreasonable anger, intense negative portrayal of the target parent, lack of conflicting feelings toward parent, use of adult language by the child, and the child says things which appear rehearsed.
Telling your kids “We are getting divorced”
Responsible parents can reduce stress for their children by making a plan and acting like adults when they tell their children about then impending divorce.
The basics of separation for stay-at-home parents
The separation process can be especially challenging for stay at home parents, usually the dependant spouse. In the event the dependant spouse intends to separate from the supporting spouse, the dependant spouse should should consult an attorney to learn about the specific options available to them.
Surrogacy Law in North Carolina
Altruistic surrogacy appears to be achievable in North Carolina through North Carolina’s adoption statutes but little protections are available to the contracting party/intended parent due to present questions surrounding the enforceability of surrogacy contracts and the legal presumptions presently in place regarding parentage.
Custody and Religion: To what lengths may a Court in North Carolina consider religion in determining the custody arrangement that is in the child’s best interest
“[a] parent … has a fundamental constitutional right to religious freedom under the First Amendment, yet judges may consider the spiritual welfare... Read More
The Adoption Tax Credit and you
Adoption is not just for the wealthy and Hollywood elite anymore. Adoption is now more affordable then ever with new and improved... Read More
Eunice H. Chapman’s Legislative Divorce
In the early 1800’s a woman by the name of Eunice H. Chapman made history in family law. The events leading to... Read More
Changing the name of your baby
The only way a child’s name can be changed in North Carolina is if both parents agree
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