Custody Tips From a Father’s Rights Lawyer
Mothers and fathers have equal rights under the law in North Carolina; however, in a custody battle, those rights may be modified by the court. Unfortunately, when parents separate, children are not able to live with both parents at the same time any longer. Children must split their time between parents either through joint custody or through a visitation schedule.
In situations where the parents can agree on a parenting plan that includes a mutual custody and visitation arrangement, the children benefit. However, this is not always the case. In some cases, parents battle for custody. When parents are in a heated custody battle because they cannot agree between themselves how to settle custody, the court will …show more content…
Child support and visitation are two separate issues. You cannot deny visitation for non-payment of child support.
• Do not make any major decisions regarding your child without first discussing those decisions with your child’s other parent unless you have a court order granting permanent legal custody.
• Do not say anything negative about the other parent to your child or in front of your child. Never post anything negative online about the other parent. The attorney for your ex-partner may be able to access this information to use against you during the custody case.
• Do not introduce your child to anyone you are casually dating and do not have overnight guests when you have your child in your home. In addition to being harmful for your custody case, you should only introduce children to people you are having a serious relationship with to prevent your child from becoming attached to someone who may only be in their life for a short time.
• Do not drink alcohol to excess when your child is with you. Never drink and drive with or without your child in the
Mothers and fathers have equal rights under the law in North Carolina; however, in a custody battle, those rights may be modified by the court. Unfortunately, when parents separate, children are not able to live with both parents at the same time any longer. Children must split their time between parents either through joint custody or through a visitation schedule.
In situations where the parents can agree on a parenting plan that includes a mutual custody and visitation arrangement, the children benefit. However, this is not always the case. In some cases, parents battle for custody. When parents are in a heated custody battle because they cannot agree between themselves how to settle custody, the court will …show more content…
Child support and visitation are two separate issues. You cannot deny visitation for non-payment of child support.
• Do not make any major decisions regarding your child without first discussing those decisions with your child’s other parent unless you have a court order granting permanent legal custody.
• Do not say anything negative about the other parent to your child or in front of your child. Never post anything negative online about the other parent. The attorney for your ex-partner may be able to access this information to use against you during the custody case.
• Do not introduce your child to anyone you are casually dating and do not have overnight guests when you have your child in your home. In addition to being harmful for your custody case, you should only introduce children to people you are having a serious relationship with to prevent your child from becoming attached to someone who may only be in their life for a short time.
• Do not drink alcohol to excess when your child is with you. Never drink and drive with or without your child in the