by Scott Allen | May 19, 2018 | Child Custody
Custody Review and Compliance Hearings In many custody cases, the court will implement a custody review hearing strategy to ensure that the custody and visitation plan that has been put in place stays on track and that the parties are complying with the court’s...
by Scott Allen | Jan 11, 2018 | Child Custody
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, 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...
by Scott Allen | Nov 19, 2016 | Child Custody
Temporary child custody is an important component of the trial court’s powers to protect children in North Carolina. Temporary custody in NC is covered by statutes found in Chapter 50. A temporary custody order is often entered by NC courts. Often this occurs...
by Scott Allen | Oct 20, 2014 | Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support
Call Scott Allen 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...