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Child Custody: Determining the Best Interests of the Child

Ideally, both parents will be able to craft a parenting plan on their own. Presumably, the parents would be much more acquainted with what is best for their child than a court could be, and then parents could have the decision-making power to make the best possible custody arrangement for their child. But if parents cannot agree on how best…

What to Do About Child Custody If I Wasn’t the Best of Parents Before?

Perhaps you were not a model parent before, but now as you face a divorce, you want to be a better parent for your child. There are ways to improve your chances of still being awarded visitation rights, or even some custody, but do not be surprised if this does not happen initially. It will take time to prove to…

Establishing Paternity in Raleigh

Depending on the circumstances, a paternity test could establish the father’s rights and/or the mother’s rights, as well as the rights of the child. There are several ways to establish paternity. One is that a married couple has a child; both biological parents are immediately considered the legal parents. If a couple marries after having a child, then paternity is…

Third Party Visitation: Do I Have the Right to Visit?

When parents divorce, it inevitably splits a family apart. But it also splits apart friend groups that used to spend time together. You may have a dear friend in your life who is not a family member, but they are as close as family. After the break-up, imagine that your friend’s ex has custody of the kids. Your friend may…

Laws Regarding Visitation

Did you know that as a grandparent, you can ask for visitation rights? Depending on what state you reside in and your relationship with the child, it is possible to petition the court to demand visitation. Although all states have laws regarding grandparent visitation, some make it harder than others to qualify. These laws can also extend to other influential…

Do You Continue Family Dinners After Divorce?

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.…

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