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Most custody battles, of course, are not between one parent and some non-parent relative or third party. Most custody fights are between the child’s biological parents. As between the parents themselves, our statute also makes it clear that there is no presumption favoring either the mother or the father. North Carolina has abolished, as have many other […]
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If you have to litigate custody, your most important allies in court will be all the people who have observed you interact with your child. These potential witnesses include relatives, teachers, doctors, daycare workers, neighbors and friends. Such witness testimony will be most helpful where the witness has seen your recent activities and interactions with […]
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When embarking on a custody battle, you should also remember that it is never too late to become a good parent. Put more bluntly, if you can modify your less desirable behavior with respect to the child in positive ways or do additional things to make the grade, you should begin to implement those positive […]
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In preparing for a custody case, be aware that your parenting skills and daily interactions with your children will be thoroughly inspected by a judge. You will want to continue being the best parent possible. The people who have had close contact with you and your children may be called as witnesses, when it comes time […]
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In close cases, it may be desirable to have a psychologist evaluate both parties and/or the child. If possible, it is best to have one professional do all of the evaluations to provide a uniform standard and level of continuity. This process is generally known as a “custody evaluation.” A custody evaluation involves hiring a mental […]
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In the usual case, the custody evaluator interviews the parents, both together and individually, one or more times. The evaluator also observes the child and the child’s interactions with each parent; and the evaluator may interview other people who are significant in the child’s life. It is not unusual for the professional to administer some […]
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We often hear from many parents who strongly desire for their children to be able to be present in court and to tell a judge how much they want to stay with one parent and not with the other. However, custody hearings typically do not play out this way. First, many child custody matters are […]
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The Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act of 1980 (PKPA) adopted by Congress also establishes standards regarding appropriate exercise of jurisdiction over custody matters among the states. The standards are much the same as those promulgated in the UCCJEA. However, under the PKPA, home state jurisdiction is paramount. Due to the Supremacy Clause in Article VI of […]
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An order awarding custody is enforceable by civil contempt proceedings and disobedience to a court order can also be addressed in criminal contempt proceedings. Civil contempt can also be used as an enforcement measure during the pendency of the appeal of any order for custody. Our statutes allow, but do no require, the trial court […]
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In North Carolina, a parent may not change the name of a minor child without the consent of the other parent, except in the following instances: the other parent is deceased; the minor child has reached the age of 16; the minor child has the consent of the custodial parent who has supported the minor […]
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