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Few family law questions are more personal than deciding who gets to spend time with a child. Things become even more complicated when someone who is not a biological or adoptive parent has filled a parental role. Continue reading →

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If a custody dispute exists, the involvement of children in a juvenile neglect case can put that dispute on hold. That pause may be necessary while the juvenile court considers safety issues. But what happens when the juvenile case is effectively over? Continue reading →

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For children caught in the middle of a divorce, few things feel more uncertain (or more frightening) than not knowing what their daily life will look like going forward. Continue reading →

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Our last blog covered the facts of Williamson v. Smith (909 S.E.2d 926).  Father argued that the custody order was permanent, while the mother argued that it was not. Continue reading →

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The term “permanent” in a custody order holds extra weight at first glance. After all, if the title says “Permanent Custody Order”, it’s easy to assume that the arrangement can only be changed if something occurs that is substantial enough to garner the court’s attention. Continue reading →

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Custody cases can move quickly when a judge believes a child’s relationship with a parent may be jeopardized, and that can be stressful for everyone involved. But even a huge change in custody isn’t always the final say on a case. Continue reading →

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Our previous blog (linked here) gave the background on Sahana v. Fiscus, and discussed what constitutes income in a child support case.  We conclude this blog with additional arguments from the mother and what this case could mean for your child support matter. Continue reading →

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There are few family outings as refreshing and enjoyable as hitting the local waterparks. Being able to practice bodyboarding or fly down a curvy slide with friends is a welcome change when the temperature creeps up higher and higher. Continue reading →

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