by Scott Allen | Feb 25, 2023 | Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Family Law
Call at (919) 863-4183 In North Carolina family law practice, litigation is started with a summons and complaint being filed, followed by an answer and counterclaims and finally, a reply to the counterclaims. This series of filings is collectively referred to as the...
by Scott Allen | Feb 19, 2023 | Child Custody, Family Law
Custody Review and Compliance Hearings In many custody cases, the court will implement a custody review hearing strategy to ensure that the temporary custody and visitation plan that has been put in place stays on track and that the parties are complying with...
by Scott Allen | Dec 15, 2022 | Child Custody, Family Law, Uncategorized
When determining child custody, a judge will consider the best interests of the child. In making this determination, the judge will consider a variety of factors, including the child’s age, physical and emotional health, and any special needs or circumstances. The...
by Scott Allen | Jan 11, 2018 | Child Custody, Family Law
Joint Custody Joint custody as a place where judges start their analysis has not been the law of North Carolina. In fact, for many decades in North Carolina, the standard that judges use in a custody cased is the “best interest of the child.” In...
by Scott Allen | Dec 29, 2017 | Child Custody, Family Law
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 Sometimes a single question during a contested trial and a single answer to that question will put the entire case in perspective for the judge. I have many examples over my years of practice of this occurring and it usually...
by Scott Allen | Dec 26, 2017 | Alimony, Child Custody, Family Law, Separation Agreements
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 In North Carolina a separation agreement and a consent order are two different ways to settle disputes over property, alimony, child support, and child custody. What are the differences and similarities? Separation Agreement a...
