As children grow up in North Carolina, their schedules usually change. Children start going to school, attending sports practices or spending more time with friends. Likewise, divorced parents' schedules can change when they get a new job or take on new...
How can you make custody swaps easier?
When you're sharing joint custody in North Carolina, dropping your child off at their other parent's house can be hard on you. It can also be difficult for your child. Even if you have a routine set up, switching to a different house every week or so can cause a lot...
Creating a child-focused parenting schedule
When parents in North Carolina who are getting a divorce have joint custody of their children, they need to create a parenting schedule. This should be designed with the best interests of the children as the focus. Logistics Parents should think about what their...
What to know about child custody and visitation
After a breakup or divorce, you may want to pursue sole custody of your children. However, it is important to understand that there are two types of custody rights that you or your child's other parent may obtain. Furthermore, a North Carolina judge will likely grant...
What to do when a child wants to live with the other parent
A child custody agreement isn't always permanent. After the divorce has finalized, the child might decide that they want to live with the other parent. While the custodial parent might have their reasons for not wanting their child to live with their former spouse,...
Is nesting right for us?
Co-parenting is the most common variety of child custody arrangement after a divorce in the modern courtroom. However, there are many difficulties that come along with co-parenting. One of them is moving children between two separate residences. Many families choose a...
NC fathers are pushing to spend more time with their kids
Over the past few decades, gender roles have experienced a rapid shift. In some households, women go out to work in corporate while men take care of the home. Some households with children have no women at all. These and other factors have resulted in men pushing to...
The problem with Disneyland Dads and Mall Moms
While your divorce in Fayetteville affects a drastic change in your life, it is important to remember that it has an equally extensive impact on your kids. You should thus remain committed to being the best parent possible to help them adjust to their new situation....
How can we create a co-parenting plan?
Divorce is a tough process for everybody in the family, including the kids. If you are going though a divorce with children involved, it is important for you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse to put the needs of the children first when coming up with a custody plan...
Excessive drinking and custody concerns
If you recently split up with your partner, there are various legal topics to consider if you have kids. For example, child support payments are an issue for many parents, whether they are supposed to receive payments or they are obligated to make payments. Another...