When can a third party sue for child custody in North Carolina?
By Christopher AdkinsIn North Carolina, parents have the legal right to have custody of their children unless clear and cogent reasons exist for denying them this right. This right is not absolute but requires substantial and sufficient reasons for interference or denial.Who may bring an action for child custody?Any parent, relative, or other person, agency, ...
Legal Child Custody versus Physical Child Custody
By Christopher AdkinsIn North Carolina, child custody can be divided into two main elements: legal custody and physical custody. Legal and physical custody can be shared jointly, or can be granted solely to one parent.Having legal custody of your child means that you are able to make decisions for important things in their lives. Things ...
What Should I Do if I am Stopped for DWI / DUI?
By Christopher AdkinsIf you have been out drinking and are stopped by the police while driving home, what should you do? I will give you the most lawyerly answer possible: IT DEPENDS. I say that because it really does depend on a number of things. How much have you had to drink? Have you eaten ...
Can I modify or change my child custody order?
A common issue co-parents have in rearing their children involves modifying or changing their child custody arrangement once a permanent order has been entered. Just because an order is deemed permanent, does not necessarily mean that it cannot be changed. Specifically, permanent child custody orders may be modified in two situations:when a parent has violated ...
BlogDilip Merani2022-08-28T07:09:33-04:00
