When you have an autistic child, it’s often difficult to know exactly what treatments or therapies will benefit them. After all, autism exists on a spectrum, and no two cases are exactly the same. How do you handle it, however, when your ex-spouse either refuses...
Child Custody
Who usually gets physical custody?
Where will the child live after a divorce or separation? This question is often one of the most important and emotionally charged aspects of a divorce. Fathers, who historically have been pressured to take a back seat in custody disputes, often have serious concerns...
What is the difference between physical custody and legal custody?
Where parents are concerned, determining child custody is one of the key issues to resolve in a divorce. Sadly, it can also be one of the most likely issues to cause stress and conflict. You can reduce the chance of a child custody dispute by ensuring you understand...
Who usually gets physical custody in North Carolina?
One of the rays of light amidst the past year’s darkness has been that many fathers have spent more time at home with their children. It has given many doubters ample proof that fathers can be just as capable of running a household and looking after their children as...
How does sole physical custody affect support?
Most parents want the best for their children, and they are willing to make any sacrifice in order to fulfill their child's happiness. However, parents may have to make tough decisions, especially when it comes to child custody. In North Carolina, co-parents have...
Toddlers, shared custody and primary attachment figures
One of the most complex and often controversial parts of child custody is determining what to do with toddlers as their parents split up. It can be easier with younger children, who have no opinions, or with older children, who can make their opinions and desires...
Reasons you can ask to move with your child
Married parents or single parents with sole custody can move whenever they want. For those who share custody, such as after a divorce, there is a further requirement. They may need to ask the court for permission to move.The reasoning is that moving your child to...
Questions about birthday parties for your child after divorce
After you get divorced, your child is still going to hit all sorts of milestones. They're going to have birthdays, graduations, enjoy the holidays, get a diver's license and much more. You and your ex need to figure out how you're going to handle these events and...
Does your child get to decide on custody?
When getting divorced and deciding what to do about child custody, most parents naturally think about what they would like the custody arrangement to be. But how much say does your child actually have? After all, you're discussing where they are going to live. Do they...
Mediation has an increasing role in child custody cases
If you've put a lot of time and effort into your family's happiness, it can feel like a cruel twist of fate if a divorce or similar event pits your desires against those of a former partner or spouse. A lot of touchstones in American society point to harsh and lengthy...