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Dec. 12, 2023

Child custody battles are intense. The waiting is the worst part! As a family law attorney in North Carolina, I know that divorce and child custody cases are some of the most nerve-wracking situations. Your parents, in-laws, other relatives, and even folks you barely know are ready to chime in with useless stories or outdated information.

Nov. 21, 2023

It can be challenging to navigate divorce during holidays. The holidays are a time for joy, laughter, and spending time with loved ones, but they can also represent a sense of loss for children whose parents have recently divorced. Traditions they once looked forward to will now be changed as they navigate splitting time with their parents, and they may feel caught in the middle of you and your ex.

Dec. 14, 2021

Often, the holidays are called the most wonderful time of the year. However, if you're a freshly divorced dad and newly minted single parent, the upcoming holiday season is likely to feel like anything but. Fortunately, you can put a few plans in place to help survive the first, difficult holiday season as a single dad.

May 1, 2021

The Coronavirus pandemic has made life challenging for all of us on some front, whether economically, socially, or emotionally. Many have lost jobs due to companies closing their doors or have been instructed to stay home from work because of their high-risk status. This has led to increased anxiety and frustration as people scramble to figure out how to pay bills and feed their families with little or no income.

April 1, 2021

The widespread reach of the current pandemic has caused significant disruption to the U.S. court system. Most courts are closed, hearings are being held online – there is simply no precedent for these present conditions.

March 1, 2021

Are you missing your child due to social isolation? If your former partner is keeping you from your child, please understand you are not alone. COVID-19 isolation has created a new set of legal issues for divorced parents and/or parents who never married but share custody of a child.