Whether you are in North Carolina or in any other place, your recovery from a stressful divorce, family law, juvenile or custody case is extremely important. It is important that you recover mentally, physically, emotionally, socially, financially, and spiritually. This blog will address the grieving process of divorce and then make the “bucket list” suggestion that should assist with mental, emotional, and perhaps physical recovery. Stay tuned for other blogs on other types of recovery, such as financial. Continue reading →
Considerations for Parents for your Custody Case in North Carolina
Many prospective clients come to us with the question about “what does it really take to win my custody case in North Carolina?” This raises the interesting question of what is a “win” in custody of a minor child. “Winning” means different things to different parents. For some parents, it is quality visitation. For others, it is primary responsibility for the physical well-being of the child. For some, it is fifty-fifty or bust! The goal for all parents should be to keep the best interests of the child as the polar star—a guiding light. Another valuable goal is to reduce the conflict surrounding the child in this time of change in the family. A premise of this blog is that both parents are good people and good parents. Future blogs will address unfit parents, grandparents and social services issues. Continue reading →