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…
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 …
Can’t exercise physical visitation because of COVID-19?
Social distancing, confined to home, or maybe even actually quarantined because you are positive for the virus?
Wilmington Child Custody Investigator
“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.
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…
Baby Don’t Go
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…
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…