Can grandparents get visitation in North Carolina?

Being a grandparent is a wonderful phase of life for many people. Most grandparents truly love their grandchildren and enjoy spending as much time with them as they can. Ideally, grandparents who are actively involved in the lives of their grandchildren will continue...

Do I need permission to move with my child?

You have just finalized your divorce and are making many life decisions in a short period of time.  You might be considering moving for a new job, to be near family, or maybe moving for a new relationship.  But, if you have children, relocating can be complicated....

Helping your child understand the divorce

Separation and divorce are a very traumatic events in the life of a person.  Now imagine you are a small child whose parents are planning to separate and divorce.  It feels like your world is about to fall apart. As parents, it is your role to help prepare your...

Is your ex turning your child against you?

When one parent purposefully poisons their child against the other parent, the term used is parental alienation. The parent may attempt to convince their child: They aren’t safe when they are with their other parent; The other parent is tired of them; The other parent...

What to do if your ex kidnaps your child

The word “kidnapping” brings about many scary thoughts and images. You may have thoughts of movies, television shows, and even some terrifying real life news stories. But not all kidnappings are strangers lurking in the dark.  Sometimes, it is a biological...