Divorcing in the New Year

It is no secret to anyone that 2020 was a difficult year that brought on many unexpected challenges. Now that what felt like a never-ending year is finally over, most people are determined to make 2021 a better year than the last. The start of a new year always brings...

Gift-Giving & Co-Parenting

The first holiday season post-separation and/or divorce can be stressful for those with children. On top of coordinating holiday visitation schedules, those that co-parent may also be worried about how gift-giving will be handled.  Following a separation and/or...

What Rights do NC Grandparents Have?

Grandparents Rights in North Carolina Most of North Carolina’s custody and visitation laws address potential custody disputes between parents. Because of this, grandparents can often be left wondering what rights they have to visitation and/or custody when the parents...

Staying Safe During the Holidays

With COVID-19 case numbers steadily rising, the CDC & Atrium Health are urging American citizens to adjust their normal holiday plans to help stop the spread of the virus. The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) has published “Navigating the Holidays...

Here Come the Holidays!

Sharing Custody During the Holiday Season When parents separate or divorce, a lesser talked about topic is how the extended family is affected. For example, when a grandparent and grandchild share a special bond, a major change in the child’s family dynamic can...