It can be such a relief to find common ground with your child’s other parent, especially if you disagree on just about everything else. And if you both tell a judge equal custody is best, you might expect the final order to reflect that agreement. Continue reading →
The idea of one type of traditional family is pretty worn out. Families come in all shapes and sizes, and each deserves the rights and freedoms of the next. We look to celebrating Bisexual Awareness Week by paying attention to how bisexual and pansexual people manage the families they create. Continue reading →
In honor of National Stepfamily Day on September 16, we’re taking the opportunity to shed light on the beauty of blended families. Continue reading →
Few family law questions are more personal than deciding who gets to spend time with a child. Things become even more complicated when someone who is not a biological or adoptive parent has filled a parental role. 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 →
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 →
From the Triangle to the Northern Piedmont, Central North Carolina offers immersive cities like Raleigh and captivating scenery in national, state, and local parks. Families can enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities, like fishing, swimming, hiking, camping, and getting closer to white-tailed deer and red foxes. Continue reading →
For many children, the Fourth of July means fireworks, sparklers, parades, cookouts, and ice cream. While those traditions are certainly part of the celebration, Independence Day also offers parents an opportunity to teach children about our nation’s history, the importance of freedom, and the value of spending meaningful time together.
For divorced parents, holidays can sometimes feel different than they once did. The good news is that children rarely remember whether a celebration was elaborate—they remember whether they felt loved, included, and connected. Whether this year’s holiday falls during your parenting time or you are sharing the day with your co-parent, the Fourth of July can become a cherished tradition for your family.
Every year, the National Park and Recreation Association celebrates national parks and green spaces throughout the United States. This July, National Park and Recreation Month is themed around “the power of” parks and recreation. Continue reading →
Father’s Day is much more than another date on the calendar. It is an opportunity to celebrate the men who guide, protect, teach, and love their children every day. Whether a father is married, divorced, remarried, or raising children as a single parent, the impact of an engaged father is profound. At Woodruff Family Law Group, we see firsthand how important healthy father-child relationships are to a child’s emotional well-being, especially during times of family transition.
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