Experienced Charlotte Child Custody Lawyers
We are a compassionate team of legal professionals with extensive experience in child custody matters, including the resolution of disputes over custody and visitation, as well as the creation of relatively straightforward parenting agreements.
When You Need Child Custody Advice, Turn To Kennedy Law Associates
Our Charlotte child custody lawyers are here to help you resolve conflicts over custody schedules and parenting time in a manner that puts the best interests of your child first. If you need advice and representation regarding child custody and parental rights, the attorneys at Kennedy Law Associates are here to help.
To discuss your goals and concerns, please call us in Charlotte at 704-512-0619 or complete our contact form. Charlotte child custody attorney Marsha Kennedy and our entire team are here to help you lay the foundation for your child’s future. Put our more than 25 years of experience on your side.
We Offer Comprehensive Child Custody Legal Services
Our child custody attorneys believe strongly in the mediation and collaborative law processes to help parents amicably resolve child custody and visitation issues. Every family’s situation is unique, and we will work hard to find creative solutions for your family.
The legal team at Kennedy Law Associates also provides parent coordination services to help you resolve any conflicts that may arise after your divorce. We can handle child custody and support modifications if and when your situation changes, and we advise grandparents and parents with regard to grandparents’ visitation rights in North Carolina.
Our experienced Charlotte divorce attorneys serve clients throughout North Carolina, including those in Charlotte, Monroe, and Mecklenburg County, Union County, Lincoln County, Gaston County and Cabarrus County. If you have questions about child custody in NC, contact our law firm for your initial domestic consultation.
Learn More About Legal And Physical Child Custody
There are two types of custody in North Carolina, legal custody and physical custody. Legal custody involves the right to make important decisions for your child concerning issues such as education, medical care and religious upbringing. Physical custody relates to where your child will live.
Both parents will typically be granted joint legal custody of their children after a divorce. Joint physical custody may be granted as well, although one parent will usually be granted primary physical custody. The other parent will usually be allowed overnight visits according to a negotiated schedule.
IMPORTANT: Effective child custody agreements generally do not happen on their own. In order to reach an agreement that works for everyone involved, it is often necessary to negotiate with the help of an experienced attorney. You don’t have to go through child custody issues alone. We are here to help. Please see our Child Custody FAQ to learn more.
What About Sole Custody?
Unless a parent is considered unfit, or unless there is a history of domestic violence in the home, sole custody is not a realistic goal in North Carolina. Courts believe that it is in the best interests of children to have frequent and loving contact with both parents.
Call For A Free Consultation With A Mecklenburg County Child Custody Attorney
If you are going through a divorce and are concerned about custody, visitation and child support matters, our Charlotte child custody lawyers are prepared to help. For a free initial consultation, please call us in Charlotte at 704-512-0619 or complete our contact form. Our team is here to guide you toward a brighter future for yourself and your children.