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
Hall Booth Smith Welcomes Kaitlin Romanelli Myers to Asheville Office
ASHEVILLE, NC – January 13, 2021 – Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) welcomes Kaitlin Romanelli Myers as an Associate to its growing office in Asheville, North Carolina. Kaitlin focuses her practice on family law, insurance defense and general li