Child Custody with No Order
Written by: Kaitlin Romanelli Myers A custody order or parenting agreement lays out how custody is handled, including whether a parent has sole or joint custody, and the physical custody schedule of the child, and holiday schedules. Without a ch
Legal v. Physical Custody
Written by: Kaitlin Romanelli Myers When determining child custody, there are two types of custody to be decided on, physical custody and legal custody. Legal custody allows a parent to make major decisions about the child’s schooling, rel
The Impact of Marital Misconduct in North Carolina
Written by: Kaitlin Romanelli Myers North Carolina is what is considered a “no-fault” divorce state, which means marital misconduct is not relevant to get a divorce. North Carolina allows spouses to get divorced for any reason, so long as th
Modification of Child Custody
Written by: Kaitlin Romanelli Myers An existing child custody order can be modified if there has been a substantial and material change in circumstances. A modification of child custody requires meeting a two-prong test: (1) that there has been
Divorce From Bed and Board
Written by: Kaitlin Romanelli Myers, Esq. Divorce from bed and board is North Carolina’s form of legal separation. Despite having divorce in its tile, it’s not actually a divorce. Divorce from bed and board is a tool that can be utilized
Stimulus Checks and Child Support
Written by: Kaitlin Romanelli Myers, Esq. Another round of stimulus checks have been approved for qualifying individuals for $1,400. Stimulus checks have raised many questions about whether these payments can be seized for child support arrear
Custody Mediation in North Carolina
Written by: Kaitlin Romanelli Myers, Esq. North Carolina requires parents and parties to attend court ordered custody mediation before they can have a hearing regarding custody. If parents cannot come to an agreement regarding custody on their
Separation Agreements in North Carolina
Written by: Kaitlin Romanelli Myers, Esq. If you are considering a separation and divorce, you may be wondering, “do I need a separation agreement?” or “what is a separation agreement?” A separation agreement is a contra
Who Gets Custody?
Written by: Kaitlin Romanelli Myers, Esq. The answer is, it depends. In North Carolina, there are two ways custody can be decided, by consent, or by a judge following a custody hearing. North Carolina strongly favors parents working together to
How Long Does it Take to Get a Divorce in North Carolina?
Written by: Kaitlin Romanelli Myers, Esq. The length of time it takes to get a divorce depends on each individual case. The first thing you should know is that North Carolina requires that spouses be separated for one (1) year before they are ab