Under What Circumstances Can I Change my Existing Custody Order?
One of the only predictable things about life is that we can count on it to change. This is true for everyone, and it is especially true for families with children. As children grow, their needs change. A schedule and a visitation plan that may have worked well when children were toddlers may not work ...
“Tweaking” of Custody Orders Not Allowed
In North Carolina, child custody orders can only be modified when there has been a substantial change in circumstances since the entry of the last order that affect the welfare of the child.What can happen when there has been a change, but the change is not substantial or does not affect the child? By way ...
How Does the Custody Court Process Work?
As with any legal process in court, a custody action will begin with paperwork and filing. Prior to that, however, you should be certain that the court has the authority to hear your case. North Carolina, like most states in the country, has adopted the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act ("UCCJEA"). The UCCJEA ...
Child Custody Order Cannot Tell a Parent Where to Live
In North Carolina, trial court judges are vested with wide discretion in matters concerning child custody. This gives the court the authority to determine a child custody arrangement that best promotes the interest and welfare of the child. Judges are allowed to determine what type of custody schedule, including visitation, would suit the best interests ...
BlogDilip Merani2022-08-28T07:09:33-04:00
