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 | Apr 29, 2013 | Child Custody
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 The most difficult time for a family is during divorce or separation. Not only is it traumatizing to the couple but also it affects their children. Several issues follow a divorce or separation. Such issues include child support,...
by Scott Allen | Oct 29, 2012 | Child Custody
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 When can a child decide custody? Rather than making you read more and then giving you the answer later, I’ve decided just to say it up front: under North Carolina law a child almost never has the final legal say as to which...
by Scott Allen | Mar 31, 2012 | Child Support
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 Child Support and Withholding Custody Does a parent who can’t (or won’t) pay child support still have custody and visitation rights? Under North Carolina law, the answer is yes. A child has a right to be supported by his...
by Scott Allen | Jan 11, 2012 | Child Custody
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 Child Custody Orders and Enforcement I get lots of calls and questions about what happens when a parent violates the terms of a child custody order in North Carolina. There is no automatic punishment in such a situation. This is...