Janet L. Gemmell Articles

A Child Was Left at My House and DSS Was Never Involved. Do I Have Any Rights?

If a child was left in your care and no court or DSS was ever involved, here is the hard truth

Can Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, or Other Non-Parents Get Custody in North Carolina?

Can grandparents get custody in NC? The honest answer: only by proving unfitness or conduct inconsistent with parental status. Custody and visitation rules explained.

Who Pays for School Sports, Photos, Field Trips, and Fees in North Carolina?

A Board-Certified NC family law specialist breaks down what child support already covers versus what counts as an “extraordinary expense”

How Do You Prepare With Your Attorney for Financial Mediation in North Carolina?

When people hear the word “mediation,” they usually picture a single long day sitting in a neutral conference room.

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