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The obligation of parents to pay support for a disabled child is equal to any other child. North Carolina provides child support guidelines for determining the presumptive child support obligation in cases where the parents’ combined income does not exceed $300,000 per year. In high-income cases where the parents’ combined income exceeds the guidelines, or when a child has special…
In years past, North Carolina law contained a “tender years” doctrine that provided that a mother had a superior right to custody of her young children. The tender years doctrine has been abrogated and there is no longer a presumption that one parent should be favored over the other for purposes of determining child custody. When both parents are fit…
When a parent desires to legally change the custody or visitation arrangements of his/her child (or children), there are generally two options. One, the parents may enter into a written agreement whereby both parents are agreeing to a change in the child’s living arrangements or visitation schedule. Two, the parent seeking to modify or change the child’s custodial arrangements may…
In North Carolina, you are not required to have a legal document to establish custody, but it is highly advisable for parties who are separating to address custody in a Separation Agreement or a Custody Order entered by the Court Good boundaries make good neighbors and it is helpful for all parties to determine those boundaries before conflicts erupt. Disputes…
Grandparents’ visitation and custody rights are one of the largest areas which is growing and changing in North Carolina and across the country. We view it as a positive, progressive step to have laws which protect grandparents’ visitation rights. A grandparent can be a lifeline for a child; another vital pillar of support. In North Carolina, a grandparent may seek…
It used to be that most divorcing couples both worked 9 to 5 (or one stayed home with the children and the other worked 9 to 5), and a basic, cookie-cutter custody schedule worked for almost everyone. Those days are gone. Many divorcing couples have highly unique work schedules that change on a regular basis, and these couples have to…
In Raleigh, child custody determines which parent has the legal right to live with their child or make decisions about their welfare. North Carolina separates child custody into two categories: physical and legal custody. Each type provides you with constitutional rights regarding your child. Physical Custody Grants You the Right to Live with Your Child Physical child custody focuses on…