Confused about Custody? You’re not alone! Understanding types of custody can help you communicate your goals more clearly in custody discussions or court proceedings.
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The Court of Appeals published its opinion earlier this year on a case Jim Siemens argued before the Court in Raleigh in October. Jim was successful in defending the visitation arrangement in a custody modification order entered in Buncombe County.
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North Carolina’s Family Court Advisory Commission released a helpful resource providing general guidance to parents with existing child custody and/or visitation orders in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Every case is different, and we are here to talk to you about the facts and circumstances of your case, and creative ways to deal with child custody disputes during a pandemic. While not a substitute for our legal advice, here are a few articles we have found interesting and potentially helpful.
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I still benefit from having a look at the law each time I handle a case. How does North Carolina law guide District Court Judges to make child custody decisions? How the sentences play out in application differs across the State. In Buncombe County, joint and equal legal and physical custody is awarded frequently.
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North Carolina courts recognize two forms of child custody: “physical custody” and “legal custody.” Physical custody refers to the right of a parent (or guardian) to have actual physical custody of the child. Legal custody refers generally to the right of a parent (or guardian) to make important decisions on behalf of a child, such as those pertaining to the child’s health, education, discipline, and religious or spiritual training.
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In “The Secret Superpower of a Shared-Custody Kid,” a New York Times contributor reflects on her joint custody childhood. She explains that despite the anxiety she experienced switching from one house to another, she now understands how her parents worked hard to stay connected…
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I used this article, Social Science and Parenting Plans for Young Children: A Consensus Report, successfully for a father in a recent child custody case.
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