North Carolina Child Custody and Visitation Lawyers

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Can Grandparents Have Visitation With Their Grandchildren If Their Son Or Daughter Is Divorced From The Other Parent?
If a custodial parent does not allow grandparents visitation with their grandchildren the grandparents will need a court order. Before allowing a non-parental visitation order the … more
How Does The Court Decide Who Gets The Children?
At the outset, it is important to understand that “custody” is usually divided into two separate categories – legal custody and physical custody. Usually, both parents are … more
What Happens To Custody When One Parent Needs To Relocate?
Should a parent need to relocate, the court will continue to use the “best interests” standard in determining where the child will go. There are federal laws that prohibit a … more

The Best Interests of the Child Standard and Grandparent Visitation
If you are a grandparent and do not get along with your grandchild’s parents, do you have a right to see your grandchild even if the parents do not consent? Prior to 2000 the answer was a resounding yes. But now it is complicated. Prior to 2000 many states had statutes allowing grandparents to petition a court for a visitation order with their grandchildren if the parents … more
Custody Evaluations
It is not uncommon for divorced or separated parents to disagree over which parent should have custody of their children. When parents are fighting over custody of their children, one parent or the other may ask the judge to order a custody evaluation. The results of a custody evaluation can give the judge important information about the parents and the children, and also can make a … more

Affidavit as to Status of Minor Child
Use this form to state to the court that you know where the child(ren) in this child custody case have lived for the past 5 years and who has had … more
Order on Child Custody Mediation
The court uses this form to order that the parents participate in mediation with relation to child custody and visitation issues. (AOC-CV-630, Rev. … more
Order Approving Parenting Agreement
The court uses this form to issue an order agreeing to the parenting plan reached in mediation regarding child custody and visitation issues. … more
Motion and Order to Waive Custody Mediation
Use this form to petition the court to waive attendance at the mandatory custody mediation program. (AOC-CV-632, New 4/99)