Stable and supportive environments are crucial to a child’s health and well-being. Having healthy relationships with their primary caregivers is also vital, as these relationships impact every part of their development.1 Grandparents often have established relationships with their grandchildren and volunteer to help with the many demands of raising a…
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Civil Contempt V. Criminal Contempt in NC Child Custody Cases
North Carolina does not require that unmarried or divorcing parents get a custody order.[1] When a mother or father has the designation of a legal parent, they both have the same rights when there is no order in place. Legal parent classification can be obtained in a number of ways,…
Spyware, Trackers, and AirTags in Family Law Cases
As technology advances, so do the challenges surrounding digital privacy and security. In family law cases, the use of smartphones has become central to gathering evidence and establishing facts. However, the emergence of spyware, trackers, and new devices like AirTags has raised concerns about the potential invasion of privacy. This…
Extracting Hidden Information on a Smartphone for a Family Law Case
In today’s digital age, smartphones have become an integral part of our lives. They store a wealth of information that can be vital in legal proceedings such as family law cases. By harnessing the power of forensic analysis, hidden data on smartphones can be uncovered, shedding light on crucial evidence…
Metadata in Family Law Cases: Unlocking Key Insights
The digital age has greatly increased the amount of information we generate and store. Metadata is a set of data that describes and gives information about other data. Metadata holds immense potential in various fields, including family law. Leveraging metadata in family law cases can provide crucial insights and evidence…
Therapy Records and Non-Consideration
JOHNSON V. LAWING, 2023-NCCOA-______ (2023) When a minor child in the middle of a custody case attends therapy, sometimes those treatment records contain relevant and important facts that may aid a court in making a custody determination. However, not every case in which the child attends therapy means that the…
What Does a Parenting Coordinator Do in North Carolina?
Divorce and child custody proceedings are often adversarial and challenging processes. With cases that involve high stakes and emotions, courts may decide to appoint a parenting coordinator. What is a Parenting Coordinator? A parenting coordinator is an impartial third party who helps in high-conflict cases[1]. The coordinator has the authority…
Modifying Child Support in North Carolina
An award of child support is intended to balance the financial contribution of the custodial and non-custodial parents, but biological parentage is not required to receive child support. North Carolina child support law allows any person providing care for a minor child who is living in their home to receive…
What is the UCCJEA in North Carolina Child Custody Cases?
Filing for child custody in North Carolina is dictated by numerous state and federal laws, one of which is the Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). Working with a Greensboro divorce lawyer ensures the custody process is completed correctly. However, if you are looking for general information so you…
Custody Orders Involving Military Servicemembers
Military families face challenges that civilian-only families do not, and navigating family law matters is especially difficult when servicemembers are involved. How do North Carolina courts determine child custody when deployment is a possibility? It depends heavily on the individual circumstances, but here is a brief overview of relevant guidelines.…