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SINGLE PARENTS RAISE GOOD KIDS TOO!
Being a parent in the 21st century is difficult and challenging. We are overwhelmed as parents because we are in constant motion. Being a single parent consists of juggling family and work. The biggest challenge we face as a parent is that a child does not come with a hand book with the instructions of … Continue reading
NC Divorce Guidebook
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Is Childhood Obesity Child Abuse?
Apparently one county thinks so. In Cleveland, Ohio an 8-year-old boy in third grade was taken from his mother because he is obese. Social Services in Cleveland Heights say they have been working with the mother for over a year to try to help the 200lb child to lose weight. At more than 200 pounds, … Continue reading
20 Do’s and Don’ts for Surviving Divorce
Story courtesy of The Survivor’s Club Divorce can be a very confusing, often difficult time. And after the papers have been signed, things have been moved, and lives have been uprooted, nothing every really goes back to being the same. If you’ve recently been divorced, you may find yourself looking for a new home, or managing … Continue reading
We’re Separated So It’s OK to Date Again, Right?
Wrong! Just being separated does not mean that it’s a good idea legally or even emotionally for you to start dating again. At least in North Carolina, any sexual relations with a person who is not your spouse is adultery in the eyes of the law, regardless of the words in a separation agreement. It’s … Continue reading
Homosexuality Not A Reason to Deny Child Custody
In Pulliam v. Smith, 348 N.C. 616, 501 S.E.2d 898 (1998), the North Carolina Supreme Court held that the homosexual parent is entitled to the same consideration as the heterosexual parent in decisions on custody and visitation. A parent’s homosexuality by itself should not be an issue unless it can be demonstrated that the child will … Continue reading
Judge Allows Skype Visitation in Child Custody Case
There once was a time when if you lived in another state you didn’t see your child except for the holidays and summer vacation. That is not the case anymore. With new technology like Skype parents are thinking creatively about how to be active parents even when they are miles away. In several recent court … Continue reading
Thinking about Divorce? Do These 10 Things First
1. Talk to a marriage counselor. Divorce is not easy on anyone. If you don’t know a counselor call our office and we can refer you to someone that can help. Do this even if your spouse doesn’t want to go with you. Also, think about talking with a pastor. 2. Consult with an attorney. … Continue reading
Family Forum Case Updates on Child Custody
Crenshaw v. Williams, filed N.C. Court of Appeals, April 19, 2011 (No. 10-720). Mother appealed from a trial court order modifying the parties’ Michigan child custody and child support order registered in North Carolina. On review, the Court of Appeals held that the North Carolina court lacked subject matter jurisdiction under UIFSA to modify the … Continue reading
Child Support Case Law Updates
Metz v. Metz, filed N.C. Court of Appeals, June 7, 2011 (No. 10-1382). Father was convicted of sexual battery of a minor (one of his own children), and as a consequence, both his licenses as a certified registered nurse anesthetist and registered nurse were suspended, he was placed on the sex offender registry, and he … Continue reading
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