Child Custody
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is a temporary custody hearing?
Custody decisions made at a temporary hearing are
generally going to be operative for the months that
you are waiting for your trial date.
Get your facts straight and your documentation
prepared prior to the hearing. Prepare your lawyer
with relevant facts. Plan on attending the
temporary hearing.
How much should I expect to pay for an attorney in
these matters?
At Charles R. Ullman & Associates, our lawyers know
the rights and the protections that are built into
child custody law. Contact us at
info@custodync.com
now.
My ex spouse often misses his scheduled visitation
and then shows up when he is not scheduled.
What should I do?
The short answer is to see us regarding a request
for modification of visitation rights. In the
interest of the child, it is usually best to show as
much flexibility as possible in a situation like
this, but you do have the legal right to not be
inconvenienced in this manner.
Does custody involve
just one parent?
No. North Carolina courts may award some aspects of
custody to both parents. This is called "joint
custody." This may take the form of: joint physical
custody (the child or children spend a fairly equal
amount of time with each parent); joint legal
custody (medical, educational, religious and other
decisions about the children are shared); or both
joint legal and joint physical custody.
My daughter is divorcing. Neither she or my
son-in-law are trustworthy parents. Could I
gain custody of my grandchildren?
Sometimes neither parent can adequately provide the
proper environment for the child or children. This
is frequently the case when there is a history
of substance abuse or a mental health problem. It is
possible for others to be granted custody, given a
temporary guardianship, or given a foster care
arrangement made
by the court.
I do not understand what 'reasonable visitation'
means.
"Reasonable visitation" is generally ordered by the
court when parents appear stable and in agreement as
to the child's welfare. The idea is to allow
flexibility in both the parents' and the children's
schedules.
For more information, please review our website on
Child Custody.
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