What To Do If You Been Served Divorce Papers in North Carolina

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What To Do If You Been Served Divorce Papers in North Carolina

If you've just received a complaint for divorce or child custody or anything involving family law, you may be wondering what you should do with it.

Free Legal Aid provides useful information about child custody. In addition to the video here, be sure you check out other resources.

Child Custody Laws in NC

Child custody is frequently an area of contention in divorce, and if so, will require very careful handling.  As parents, we want the best for our children and when this issue arises, it is important to understand child custody laws in NC, and how the courts come to a decision. check to learn more.

Do Grandparents Have Child Custody Rights in North Carolina?

North Carolina does not formally recognize grandparent visitation or custody rights. In fact, some feel that the court discourages grandparents from seeking custody from a child’s biological parents. check to learn more.

North Carolina Child Custody Laws

Spouses often reach an agreement regarding child custody on their own, but if they do not, a North Carolina court will intervene and establish custody arrangements based on the best interests of the child. check to learn more.

How Does Child Custody Work in North Carolina?

NC child custody is often—and usually best—settled by a voluntary agreement between the parents. Only a small percentage of NC child custody disputes are decided in a courtroom. NC child custody can be settled out of court in the form of a separation agreement. check to learn more.

North Carolina Child Custody FAQs

In North Carolina, there is no preference for either parent in a custody dispute. The court makes custody decisions on the basis of what is the best interest of the child. In North Carolina, a judge may consider a child's preference for custody as long as the child is mature enough. check to learn more.