Child Testifying in Court (Walsh v. Jones)
The proof, or evidence, must show that there has been a substantial change in circumstances since the entry of the last Order …
Navigating the rough waters of the American court system: A family court perspective
Why does the American court system have to be so complicated and intimidating to the average person…
Evidence for Child Support Court
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…
Quarantine Activities with Kids during COVID-19
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…
Parental Alienation Stopped by Court
The appeals court was very clear, that changes do not all have to be bad. Any good changes, like…
5 Factors to Relocate Kids
I think this ruling provides a lot of guidance when it comes to trying a relocation custody case. The court made it clear that …
Private Investigator Bert Croom – Expert at Background Checks
Meet Bert Croom, a private investigator in Eastern North Carolina who provides detailed background checks in custody and domestic cases.
Duct Tape Needed
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…
Putting Baby First
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…
Mom, Ready for a New Relationship and Move!
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…