While divorcing can prove tremendously difficult, for some people, adjusting to a new child care arrangement can be even more emotionally taxing. In addition to learning how to live life without your son or daughter in your home all the time, you must also learn how...
Child Custody
Do your kids have parental alienation syndrome?
Divorce is fraught with negative emotions, from depression to resentment. This range of intense feelings is normal for those going through or coming out of a divorce. However, sometimes the anger crosses the line into dangerous hatred that affects the children. One...
Divorce and the narcissistic coparent
Parents in North Carolina who are divorced from a narcissistic ex-spouse might struggle when co-parenting. A narcissistic parent might use the same "gaslighting" techniques on the children that the ex-spouse remembers from the marriage. This can involve convincing...
Should parents talk to children before deciding custody?
One of the toughest things to determine in a divorce is child custody. Both parents will likely want some time with the children, but many parents grapple with the issue of how much input the children should have in the decision process. When determining...
Navigating the holidays after a separation or divorce
When in the midst of a divorce or separation, the manner in which couples navigate the holidays may have a long-lasting effect on both the resolution of future issues and the wellness of the children. North Carolina couples who have recently begun their legal...
Understanding key factors of guardianship
If a parent should pass away, there should be instructions regarding who will take care of his or her children. Many parents may count on their spouses being able to take over. However, it is important to have a plan in place in the chance that a spouse...
Cooperation in post divorce parenting is the key
Divorced North Carolina couples with young children often have a difficult time in parenting their offspring in two separate households. The differences between the parents that led to their divorce, such as communication, are still present. Adding to those problems,...
Co-parents can work together for their children
Parenting after a divorce or separation can be a difficult situation for North Carolina estranged couples. Even in the most amicable of splits, a co-parenting relationship can be a delicate balance that is affected by the past history of the marriage as well as the...
Child custody in North Carolina
Statistics show that eight out of 10 judges award sole custody to mothers when custody disputes are brought to court. This might seem like a win for mothers; however, issues could emerge. Some women eventually find that while they won the custody battle, it came at...
American fathers and parenting
Fathers in North Carolina and the rest of the nation have been taking a more significant role in the care of their children and in completing chores in the home. While the number of single and stay-at-home fathers has been increasing over the last few decades, a...
