The best people to impact the child with these essential life skills are the child’s parents. But if the parents are no longer living together and if they have children we offer suggestions for how the mother can promote visits with dad.
There is no greater role model for a child than their father. A mother naturally has her own special place, but a father helps shape their child in an indelible way.
One of the most difficult aspects of parenthood is having a suddenly independent child who wants to do everything but spend time with you. It can be frustrating, difficult, and tough on parents who often feel that their precious little ones suddenly hate them.
You might have ended your relationship with your partner for the mutual benefit of both of you but your children will always be yours. Your relationship with your kids does not die with the relationship with your partner.
Mucha was a college student who was attending college in South Carolina. She and Wagner had been involved in a romantic relationship that ended in December of 2017.
Parental alienation is the act of getting a child detached from, or turned against a parent. Find out what qualifies as parental alienation.
Supervised visitation is a legal term that necessitates a third party’s presence when a non-custodial parent is visiting a child.
The question before the Court of Appeals was whether or not these life insurance proceeds were the separate property of Husband….
Life can go in the most unexpected direction. While taking our vows, there’s a chance that we can’t imagine
Why do so many people who are users of marijuana want us to believe that it is not addictive. We can consume…
Imputation of income means we treat you as if you are earning your potential income…
If there is a custody action pending between the biological parents of the children, a grandparent can file…
So what does it mean to incorporate a separation agreement? Incorporation is the process of…
The types of evidence that you will need to bring to court to defend yourself can vary on…
There are many reasons why a car’s value may need to be appraised…
One parent should never make a feeding decision for the child unilaterally…
What do all of these conflicting orders and directives mean for blended families who are…
Communicating while married and communicating while divorced are very different, so be prepared…
Immigration authorities have increased deportations during the COVID-19 emergency…
The first question most people have when I meet with them is how do I get separated…
So how does he draw the line in the sand and make it into a line in the cement…
perhaps the scariest part of this illness, is that it does not appear to differentiate between kids with underlying health conditions an those that are healthy…
The proof, or evidence, must show that there has been a substantial change in circumstances since the entry of the last Order …
During the call this is the first time you start to feel a little queasy, because they tell you that you are legally responsible…
What is a restored vehicle worth? How is that valued? Your spouse spent years…
Why does the American court system have to be so complicated and intimidating to the average person…
I know that those of you who now have children home all of the time have things much worse as you adjust to your children being…
I know that those of you who now have children home all of the time have things much worse as you adjust to your children being…
The appeals court was very clear, that changes do not all have to be bad. Any good changes, like…
I think this ruling provides a lot of guidance when it comes to trying a relocation custody case. The court made it clear that …
Social distancing, confined to home, or maybe even actually quarantined because you are positive for the virus?
Some people were just not meant to be parents. Do you remember when…
Numerous kids face difficulties from their parents split that can tail them for a lifetime, including into their connections as grown-ups.
October was not only the month for Halloween and Addams Family reruns, but also for new changes to North Carolina laws. I love thinking of the Addams Family as it parodies traditional family roles and makes me remember why I love all the quirky things about my family…
“I think GPS trackers are a wonderful tool, because people need to know what’s really going on before they make a life decision. I don’t know why you wouldn’t want to know the truth before making any decisions,” says Gilchrist.
Meet Bert Croom, a private investigator in Eastern North Carolina who provides detailed background checks in custody and domestic cases.
I know that about 1/4 of my clients or their spouses are addicted at any point in time. What is so bad about an addict’s life? Why do they turn to drugs or porn? They own houses, cars, kids, pets, savings, vacations, and tons of stuff. Many of my clients, and maybe…
I recently read A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman, which I highly recommend especially during the time of a divorce. One quote hit me like a ton of bricks: “Sorrow is unreliable in that way. When people don’t share it there is a good chance that it will drive them…
Question: I have been married for 12 years to my husband. He only works part-time. Will I owe him alimony and if so how much and for how long? – Worried About Money Dear Worried About Money: Alimony (and it’s kissing cousin Post Separation Support) are paid by a…
Here are some links to attorneys and law firms that Cape Fear Family Law might recommend working with in other areas of law.
Here are some helpful links to North Carolina child support resources and child support calculators provided by Cape Fear Family Law in Wilmington & Leland.
Cape Fear Family Law has put together this information to help you find exactly what or who you need to help you through your crisis.
Here are some links to domestic violence resources as provided by Cape Fear Family Law, located in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Here are some links to family law attorneys in other counties.
Check out these links to mental health support groups and other resources provided by Cape Fear Family Law.
Information on Parent Classes and Support Groups for divorcees provided by Cape Fear Family Law.
Here are some helpful links to Private Investigators (PI’s) as provided by Cape Fear Family Law.
Question: Dear Cape Fear Family Law: Do I need to file for separation? How is that different from divorce? -Don’t Understand Answer: Dear Don’t Understand: Separation is the date you and your spouse start to live separately – not in separate rooms in the same…
Question: Dear Cape Fear Family Law: I am supposed to co-parent with my ex, but he is impossible. He constantly tells the children things they should not know – how much I receive in child support, that I have a new boyfriend, or things about our marriage that are in…
Question: Dear Cape Fear Family Law: My mother passed away 5 years ago and left me some family land. About 3 years ago my husband and I cashed in some investments and built a house. I found my husband cheating with my friend. Since I inherited the land, are both…
Question: Dear Cape Fear Family Law: I left my husband last week and moved into an apartment. I paid for it by taking ½ of the funds that were in our bank account, but my husband moved the remaining money. The funds I took are down to less than $3,000.00 and I will…
Question: Dear Cape Fear Family Law: The Department of Social Services (DSS) contacted me about my child. They asked me questions and told me there was a report made. They won’t tell me a lot, but I realize that my daughter is in danger while living with her mom. …
Question: Dear Cape Fear Family Law: My ex-wife is moving with her new husband to California. He is in the military and they have another child together. I am really involved in my daughter’s life; she is 12 and goes to school here. I attend her events and I cannot…
Question: Dear Cape Fear Family Law: My spouse and I separated about six (6) months ago. I did not hire an attorney, but I am about to run out of money and my husband is not willing to give me any for my monthly bills? Is it worth getting an attorney? -No $$$ to…
Question: Dear Cape Fear Family Law: My spouse’s attorney says negative and untrue things about me and my attorney by letter and in court. Will the court believe these letters? What impact will these letters and statements have on my case? Is this appropriate? -The…
Question: Dear Cape Fear Family Law: My husband and I are separated and I have our 1 year old baby. I breast feed and would prefer to keep breast feeding until age 2, at least. He wants overnight visits and our baby is not ready for that. Will I have to allow him…
Links to some other family law legal resources provided by Cape Fear Family Law.
Question: Dear Cape Fear Family Law: For the last four (4) months, my husband and I lived in two separate apartments and we share our children as it fits within our work schedule. We do not have an agreement or an order on child custody. I want to move to Ohio with…
Question: Dear Cape Fear Family Law: How can I begin separation without it being considered abandonment if my wife will not leave the marital home? I do not want to lose custody of my children or lose rights to the house. -Worried, but Ready to Go Answer: Dear…
