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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Mediation is the most common alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process used in family law cases. While it requires a cooperative approach, mediation provides the parties involved the opportunity, flexibility and control to jointly make decisions they believe are the best solutions to their conflicts.
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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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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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