The term “permanent” in a custody order holds extra weight at first glance. After all, if the title says “Permanent Custody Order”, it’s easy to assume that the arrangement can only be changed if something occurs that is substantial enough to garner the court’s attention. Continue reading →
Custody cases can move quickly when a judge believes a child’s relationship with a parent may be jeopardized, and that can be stressful for everyone involved. But even a huge change in custody isn’t always the final say on a case. Continue reading →
Our previous blog (linked here) gave the background on Sahana v. Fiscus, and discussed what constitutes income in a child support case. We conclude this blog with additional arguments from the mother and what this case could mean for your child support matter. Continue reading →
Many parents assume that child support flows one way: from the parent who sees the children less to the one who has them most often. Continue reading →
When a marriage ends, people brace for the hard conversations. How will custody work with the kids? How will the money be divided? Who gets what pet? And what life might look like next.
What people don’t always prepare for is the feeling of being watched, of realizing an ex somehow knows things they have never been told. Continue reading →
There are few family outings as refreshing and enjoyable as hitting the local waterparks. Being able to practice bodyboarding or fly down a curvy slide with friends is a welcome change when the temperature creeps up higher and higher. Continue reading →
We will discuss how the North Carolina Court of Appeals resolved important issues concerning Domestic Violence Protective Orders (DVPOs) in a 2025 case, Williams v. Cabrera, No. COA23-826 (N.C. Ct. App. Apr. 16, 2025). Continue reading →
There’s nothing quite like the nostalgia of riding on a carousel. The ornate animals, timeless music, and slow-speed excitement come together to create unmatched whimsy. But you may not know that carousels have been around for over 1,000 years. Continue reading →
The previous blog (click here) discussed the case of Ledford v. Ledford and the mother’s appeal regarding service. This blog continues that discussion, focusing on the mother’s other argument, concerning “Standing”. Continue reading →
Many assume that a child’s parent always comes first in a custody dispute. Grandparents, aunts and uncles, even cousins couldn’t possibly stand a chance against a child’s mother or father. Many also assume that if you were never properly served with court papers, any following order can be undone later. Continue reading →
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