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What to Do if You Suspect Your Partner is Trying to Alienate You From Your Child

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” I’m considering separating from my spouse; what actions should I refrain from doing?”   Parental alienation is often caused by the actions of an ex-partner and, in some cases, may not even be intentional. However, it is fairly common…

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When Can I File for Emergency Child Custody in North Carolina?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How can an attorney help me with my Divorce or Separation in North Carolina?”   If you are worried about the welfare of a child, you could be able to file for emergency custody in North Carolina. In fact, under…

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How to Enforce a Child Custody Order in North Carolina?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?”   When a court issues a child custody order, the parents must fulfill their parental obligations and comply with the order. Unfortunately, a parent may refuse to…

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What to Do After Being Denied Custody or Visitation in North Carolina

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Does adultery affect who gets custody?”   “You have been denied child custody/visitation!” is one of the worst things a parent can hear. Losing or being denied custody is never easy, but do not panic. You may still be able…

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When Can a Non-Parent or Third Party Seek Child Custody in North Carolina?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?”   Under North Carolina law, non-parents and third parties can seek custody of a minor child. N.C.G.S. § 50-13.1 reads that a proceeding for child custody can…

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Termination of Parental Rights in North Carolina: How and When Does It Happen?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?”   It is not uncommon for a divorced parent to petition a North Carolina court to terminate the parental rights of their former spouse. However, many people…

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Four Types of North Carolina Child Custody Explained

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What are my custody rights if the other parent moves?” https://youtu.be/Li7s3lKCflA   If you are in the middle of a divorce or are contemplating a divorce in North Carolina, you may be wondering about the different types of child custody.…

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What Happens if Divorced Parents Disagree on Vaccination?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Who pays for the children’s health insurance and co-pays?”   Vaccination is a tricky subject, especially when one parent wants to vaccinate their child while the other parent refuses to. When divorced parents cannot find common ground on the issue…

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Can Your Child Decide Which Parent to Live With in North Carolina?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?”   The short answer is: no, children cannot simply decide which parent to live with under North Carolina’s family law. However, a child’s preference to live with…

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Four Tips for Co-Parenting and Distance Learning in the COVID-19 Era

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can I do to gain custody of my child in North Carolina?”   As the end of the COVID-19 pandemic is nowhere in sight, parents and children are required to navigate online schooling and distance learning. Adjusting to the…

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