Demar v. Comm’r, T.C. Memo. 201991, 2019 WL 3244301 (2019) (a) Facts: Husband and wife were divorced. The divorce decree, which was a consent judgment, provided that the child would reside primarily with the wife. The husband was permitted to claim the child as a dependent for tax purposes in…
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Dependency Exemptions and Form 8332
Skitzki v. Comm’r, T.C. Memo. 2019106, 2019 WL 3946102 (2019) (a) Facts: Husband and wife were divorced. The divorce decree gave the father custody two weekends each month, one weekday per week if the mother was in Ohio, and three (before age four) or four weeks in the summer. It…
Five Fun Activities for Middle Schoolers and Divorced Mothers in the Summer
There are lots of fun activities for families to enjoy in and around Greensboro and Western NC this summer, and it’s especially important for divorced moms to get out there and make some wonderful new memories with their children. Divorce is hard on everyone, but middle schoolers are particularly sensitive.…
Activities for Teenagers and Divorced Moms in the Summer
Divorced moms in Greensboro, North Carolina, know that most teens seem to have no problem spending their days inside on their phone, chatting with their friends and watching videos or streaming shows. But it’s summertime, and the great outdoors is calling. How can you entice them to put the phone…
Triad Activities for Middle Schoolers and Divorced Fathers in the Summer
During and after a divorce, divorced fathers need to be vigilant in helping their children deal with the stress, insecurity, and bewilderment they are likely to feel. This is especially true for middle schoolers who are still susceptible to feeling a wide range of emotions about the divorce, simply because…
Birds Flying High and Landing in the Nest
By Carolyn Woodruff, JD, CPA, CVA and North Carolina Family Law SpecialistThe low conflict divorce might utilize a Bird’s Nest for Child Custody in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is particularly useful if that house won’t sell so no one has money for moving. Dear Carolyn, I just read about something that might work in my upcoming separation and divorce. I have…
Termination of North Carolina Parental Rights for Willful Abandonment
Can the court terminate a parent’s rights for willful abandonment of the children? Are there steps a parent estranged from his child can take to ensure this doesn’t happen? In a recent North Carolina appellate decision, the court considered willful abandonment and termination of parental rights. The case arose when…
Passport Restrictions in North Carolina Custody Disputes
Can a lower court restrict your use of your passport in a North Carolina child custody order? In a recent North Carolina case, the defendant appealed from the court’s denial of his motion for reconsideration and relief from a 2015 child custody and support order. The defendant was a Poland-born…
Modification of North Carolina Child Custody Order Due to Mother’s Improvement
In North Carolina, custody can be modified when there is a substantial change of circumstances, but importantly, this change need not be adverse. A positive change can also be the basis for a modification of North Carolina child custody. In a recent appellate decision, the court considered modification of custody…
When Should North Carolina Courts Split Decision Making Authority for a Child?
Sometimes parents disagree as to the best course of treatment for a child’s mental health or health condition, or with regard to education. These issues came up in a recent North Carolina child custody appellate decision, in which a father appealed the court’s order giving a mother primary physical custody…