A trusted Family Law Attorney explains that once a custody complaint is filed, North Carolina law then requires both parents to go through child custody mediation. What is Mediation? Mediation allows both parents to settle any child custody issues themselves rather than going through a court trial. A third party is brought [...]
An esteemed Family Law Attorney explains you may have heard of something called "the tender years doctrine", which means mothers were favored over fathers in custody cases. Most clients that come in are still worried about that prejudice. There are still some judges with that mindset, but most are more progressive. If [...]
If you have a child that no longer wishes to spend time with your ex you are stuck and bound by the terms of that order. If you do want to change the custodial order, you're going to have to file a motion to modify it with the court. The court will [...]
If you are at a crossroads where you can't you and your ex can't come to an agreement you will have to file a motion to modify your custody order. A judge will then determine which parent will be able to have final decision-making power. When you file the motion to modify, [...]
Domestic violence can have a huge impact on your life, including custody of your child. If a protective order is granted the court can give temporary child custody to the party bringing the accusations. You can file a custody lawsuit for a judge to decide what the best interest of the child [...]
Divorce and annulments are similar in the fact that they end marriages. However, the effects of each are different.AnnulmentAn annulment can only be granted in very specific circumstances. But, it can be granted immediately. Annulments are rare. The most common reason for one is a bigamist marriage. Meaning, one person is married to [...]
A bond is a monetary guarantee from you given to the State to ensure that you will show up to your court proceedings. Once you have shown up to all your court proceedings, your bond is returned. Should you decide to do so, you can pay any court costs or fees out [...]
The charges of possession of marijuana vs. cocaine seem substantially the same. They are both drug possession charges, however, Criminal Defense Attorney Patrick Apple explains that in North Carolina these charges are really very different. For instance, possession of up to one and a half ounces of marijuana is usually a Class [...]
The length of time it takes to adopt a child in North Carolina can vary greatly depending on how willing the parties are to the adoption as well as the type of adoption that is taking place. However, some things are consistent in every adoption. Once the biological parents have either agreed [...]
A respected Family Law Attorney explains that while many clients ask for sole physical custody of their children, that doesn't happen often. Typically, another arrangement consisting of primary or joint physical custody is reached. Physical custody is simply whose care the children are under at the time. If you have primary physical custody [...]
