Allen & Spence Blog
Can a Child Decide Which Parent Gets Custody in NC?
I often get asked what impact a child's wishes has on the court's determination of custody. In North Carolina, your child does not get the final say. The law is that the court may use what a child tells him or her as evidence, but the final say is the...
Answers to Family Law Questions:
I participate in Avvo and from time-to-time answer questions about North Carolina family law there. Those questions and my answers are below. Read my legal guides at Avvo.com ____________________ Raleigh divorce lawyer Scott Allen handles family law...
Scott Allen Approved as Parent Coordinator
Raleigh, November 24, 2011. Raleigh divorce lawyer Scott Allen has been approved as a parent coordinator by the chief district court judge of the 10th Judicial District in Wake County. When asked about his role as a parent coordinator, Mr. Allen explains:...
New Firm Announced: Allen and Spence
Raleigh, November 24, 2011 Attorneys Scott Allen and Amanda Spence announce the formation of a new Raleigh divorce law and elder law firm, Allen & Spence. The new office is located in The Atrium at 2501 Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh. While Allen &...
Parent Coordinator in Child Custody Cases
A district court judge in North Carolina may appoint a parenting coordinator in child custody cases. A parent coordinator is a person designated by the court and assigned to the case to reduce conflict between the parents for the welfare of...
You’ve Been Named an Executor; Now What?
If you’ve been appointed as an Executor or Executrix under a North Carolina resident’s Last Will and Testament, you must bring the original Will to the courthouse in the county where the decedent lived and qualify to administer the Estate. You’ll find the...
