There are times when establishing paternity is a struggle. In these cases, either parent can petition the court to have a DNA test conducted in order to confirm or deny paternity. This is done by filing a petition, or a paternity action, that can be approved by a judge. In many cases, the mother of a child will file such…
Does it seem that most courts are apt to give child custody to mothers over fathers? While this has been true in the past, the paradigm is slowly shifting due to fathers’ rights. Over the past few decades, most courts have been prone to awarding custody of children five and under to mothers. However, this has changed recently as more…
Are you in the process of divorce? Have you been fighting recently with your spouse? If so, you need to be careful to avoid something called parental alienation. Sure, every divorce is bound to bring some unsettling emotions to the surface towards your partner. But, when you take these emotions and use them to create a rift between your child…
While there are some men who get women pregnant, only to disappear forever, there are those who want to be an active part in their children’s lives. However, it is not always easy to obtain the right to see or visit with one’s children, a problem that is being addressed by the recent “fathers’ rights” movement. In the case of…
Are you a father that is currently in the middle of a divorce in North Carolina? If so, there are two important things to do during this difficult time. First things first, hire a Raleigh family law attorney. No matter what your current financial situation is, it is vital to find a legal professional that you feel comfortable with. You…
In almost every divorce there are usually varying amounts of assets, properties, and belongings that are acquired during the course of the marriage, and must be divided between the spouses. This process of property division, which is also known as equitable distribution , involves the fair and equitable division of the marital property based on many factors about the marriage,…
The end of a marriage generally results in two distinct types of divorce: either a collaborative divorce, which is also known as an uncontested divorce, or a contested divorce.In an uncontested or collaborative divorce, the spouses involved in the divorce work together to settle the issues of the divorce in order to save time, money and stress throughout the divorce…
If you have come to realize that you and your spouse may soon be involved in a divorce there are certain steps you can take to prepare for the process. Whether you are separated or still living together it will be important that you attempt to work with your spouse in order to resolve the issues that you will face,…
As divorce becomes more prevalent in our society, people are finding new ways to cope and new ways to define their families. It is no longer considered odd to be good friends with your ex, and some parents have even continued family dinners with their children and their exes. Family dinners have traditionally been a focal point of American life.…
As more and more users join facebook and become part of the social networking system, more and more mistakes are being made. Most of the time when we are using the internet, we know what is private and what is appropriate. Sometimes, however, social networking sites begin to seems more like diaries and people forget that their postings and pictures…