If you find yourself in the middle of a dispute over child custody, you could have an overwhelming amount of stress. Whether you are getting a divorce and want to protect your relationship with your child or you are a noncustodial parent dealing with the denial of...
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How can you enforce a custody order in North Carolina?
The method you choose when forming a custody agreement will impact how you can enforce it. Co-parents may go through the court to come to an agreement on custody, or they make a determination on their own. Enforcement without a court order The court and police will...
Reasons to request a child custody modification
Child custody arrangements are often complex and emotionally charged. They aim to prioritize the best interests of the child while balancing the rights and desires of both parents. However, circumstances can change, and it may become necessary to request a...
How can coparents come to a financial agreement?
Before the divorce, discussing finances with your partner may have been a point of contention. Following the divorce, most exes struggle to continue to talk about finances. After all, serious conversations with your ex can be emotional and frustrating. However, if you...
How can you be successful at parallel parenting?
While many professionals claim that co-parenting has the most positive results on the children of divorced couples, there are situations where co-parenting is not in the children's best interests. High-conflict divorces make it difficult for parents to communicate...
How can you alleviate distress during parental separation?
After a divorce, the custodial parent may have more time with the children. Likewise, parents who have to move or join the military may have limited physical time with their children. Separating a parent from a child can cause emotional distress, fear and distrust in...
How might domestic violence impact a child custody situation?
Ideally, you and your children's other parent will get along enough to have a reasonable relationship that allows you to properly care for your little ones. However, this is not always the case. If your situation involves violence, you may want to approach child...
Consider your child’s preference regarding child custody
When navigating child custody, emotions can run high. You and your spouse have a lot to discuss, including visitation, school schedules and your respective desires when it comes to taking care of your children. Another aspect to consider, either in mediation or with...
Easing the challenges of shared custody for your children
Splitting time between homes can take its toll on your children. Even though you had a legitimate reason for divorce, your children may not understand all of the details. This could result in confusion, angst and even withdrawal. Easing the challenges of shared...
What benefits does joint custody have?
When going through divorce, it is important to consider the well-being of your children. As parents, you surely want what is best for your child, and the thought of putting them through a strenuous situation likely leaves you displeased. Unfortunately, while there is...