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A new school year will soon begin and some parents will be making decisions regarding which school their child should attend. Where a child attends school is an important decision that can impact the child’s overall development and well-being. Inevitably, parents will have disagreements over where their child should attend school. One parent may want the child enrolled in a…
Every seasoned district court judge and child custody lawyer has seen cases where a parent, during a custody case, attempts to alienate his son’s or her daughter’s love and affection for the other parent in order to win the custody case. A parent’s attempt to brainwash, manipulate, or control a child to diminish or destroy the child’s love and affection…
Divorce is hard on everyone, but it is generally hardest on the children involved. Yes, you and your ex-spouse have been through a lot and may want to spend as little time as possible conferring with one another post-divorce, but anything you can do to make co-parenting easier and more amicable symbolizes your commitment to putting your children first. If…
Social media has infiltrated our lives in unexpected and – some would say – invasive ways. While platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat certainly make it easier to keep up with friends and family, there are additional implications to consider – especially if you are going through a divorce. If you are facing a divorce or have divorce concerns,…
We are proud to announce that Attorney Daphne Edwards has just been added to the NCAJ Family Law Section leadership committee. As Vice Chair, Daphne will be participating in the NCAJ’s mission to protect people’s rights through community, education, and advocacy. Please contact her or visit our site for more information on family law matters.
Daphne Edwards was a speaker for the 2019 Family Law Section Annual Meeting and Continuing Legal Education Event titled Family Law and The Mechanics: Say It Loud, Say It Clear. This was a program hosted by the North Carolina Bar Association on May 3-4, 2019, in Asheville, North Carolina. Daphne presented ten tips for enforcing child support and alimony orders.…
Getting a divorce is never easy. It’s the end of a relationship. When this happens, there are legal documents that need to be prepared for judges and courts. Additionally, there may be other things going on, such as determining who gets what property. If you have children, it’s also important to look at who will have custody and what kind…