Low Jeremy asked:


In North Carolina, finding a good child custody lawyer is not that easy. This is because of two reasons.

The first reason is that the best ones are usually occupied with a lot of things and cases that they do not have enough time left to take care of other cases. This may be because not every lawyer have the ability to get a good verdict when it comes to child custody. So people in North Carolina are relying on those with sufficient experience and capability to help them win their case.

The second reason is that laws in North Carolina are made by legislature. The judges only purpose is to make sure that they are followed by the letter. The rulings that are made in child custody cases have no effect on those that are made by other judges in likewise the same case.

From these reasons alone, you will know why it is that important to find and have a good lawyer represent every couple in their child custody cases if they are located in North Carolina.

If ever you are one of those living in North Carolina and is on the process of separating from your spouse, here are some things you need to consider when you are looking out for a lawyer to handle your child custody case.

1. Good lawyers come with high fees.

Since this is one of the cases that involves the happiness and well-being of your child or children, it is important that you take every action necessary to make everything work out well.

Looking for a good child custody lawyer in North Carolina does not come cheap. You will find that there are those who charge a huge amount of money on an hourly basis. That is why it is vital that you know first and foremost if you an afford the lawyer you have chosen. The price that you will be paying is only fair if you are going after the expertise and the qualities that the best lawyer can give.

Child custody in North Carolina can be a tedious, complex and long process. This is why you need the best lawyer to handle your case. You will need the services of a lawyer who knows the ropes and also knows how to get by the difficult system.

Paying the high fee for all these things is already an assurance that you can have a fair trial that you and your child can benefit from.

Once you have found the lawyer of your choice, you can start asking important questions regarding how child custody works in North Carolina. The answers that the lawyer gives will determine what kind of case you will be having and the consequences it will lead to.

2. A well-written and legal contract you have read and signed.

Having a contract about the fees and services that the child custody lawyer is one way of avoiding any future misunderstanding that may arise.

If you know the lawyer personally, you may not need to take this precaution. But if you do not, a contract is your assurance that everything will go about as you have talked and planned.

Before signing any document, you need to make sure that the lawyer knows about the laws that North Carolina dictates regarding child custody. You might end up paying someone that is not well versed on how child custody in North Carolina works.



KOREY

LIza J asked:


Yet Church can not endorse a presidential candidate. Any lawyers interested in challenging this, I don’t want a divorce my husband does, no reply needed if you think I should let him go. This is a matter of faith and I can not be swayed.

JERRY

Steven Carlson asked:


“In the best interest of the child” or “child’s best interest” is the famous mantra of the family court, which is prevalent in child custody proceedings today, yet its interpretation by the family court or judges is often arbitrary and its meaning is still obscure. Moreover, the law regarding child custody varies from state to state leaving no uniform legal position regarding what is in the best interest of the child. Some states have a preference and presumption towards joint custody while others do not. Some states are amending its law to adopt a preference and presumption for joint custody while others are amending its law to allow joint custody only when the parents agree to it.

Like most states the standard for child custody determination in California is the overall best interest of the child such that it assures the “health, safety, and welfare” of the child and “frequent and continuing contact” with both parents. However, California does not establish a preference or a presumption for or against joint custody or custody to one parent and therefore leaves the parenting plan decision up to the discretion of the family court or a judge. In 1979, California adopted a presumption for joint custody, but later amended the law in 1994 to allow joint custody only when the parents agreed to it. According to the American Bar Association, other states such as Connecticut, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada, Vermont, and Washington also adopted laws in favor of joint custody, but only when the parents agreed to it. Other states such as the District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and Texas, have laws favoring a presumption for joint custody. In a few other states, joint custody is not specifically authorized.

Regardless of each states position for or against a presumption or preference in favor of joint custody and whether or not it has been specifically authorized, overall there appears to be a growing trend in favor of joint custody and more and more bills being introduced to adopt a presumption for joint custody being in the best interest of the child unless certain circumstances apply, such as convincing evidence that a parent is unfit or it would not be in the best interest of the child to award joint custody.

If you are involved in a child custody dispute, whether it is the initial child custody determination or a child custody modification, you would be wise to consult a family law attorney in your jurisdiction to help you learn what the law and standard for custody determinations is in your area and how it applies to your specific situation. Further you will want to learn what factors the court will consider in determining the best interest of the child so you are fully aware of your child custody rights and responsibilities.

Copyright © 2007 Child Custody Coach



LYNN

qcfx2a asked:


For some of you who don’t know, America now has a 50+% divorce rate which anyone with a right mind could tell that its a big problem.

Some sociologists and psychiatrists say that one way to solve the divorce problem is to teach people, especially children, the importance of strong family values and strength of character.

But modern day television shows plots where characters are divorced or remarrying and how involved characters deal with it. Even children’s shows have this, usually to help children deal with divorced or remarrying parents.

But the problem is these plots get misinterpreted by kids. That aside from learning how to deal, they get the impression that divorce IS inevitable. That marriage will ALWAYS be temporary.

So now how would you teach kids how to deal with their divorced/remarried parents AND at the same time teach them the importance of strong family values?

BERNADETTE

william asked:


If the IRS has prosessed the tax returns of one parrent and the other tries to claim them. will the IRS enforce the divorce decree, OR will it be considered a civil matter that the 2nd parrent would have to pursue in court.

INEZ

Arthur Turner asked:


course, extremely painful when two people drift apart. The fact that there are little lives involved makes it just so much harder. It is therefore imperative that you do your best to secure the best possible child custody agreements if you are divorcing or separating. Saying that it is important is one thing, actually achieving such an outcome is a different matter altogether.

The law stipulates that child custody agreements should be drawn up with the best interests of the child(ren) in mind. This is all well and good and no one would disagree with this as a guiding principle. The problem is, however, that parents very often have diametrically opposed views of the different scenarios that will serve the best interests of their children. If you are at present engaged in thinking through the options for custody arrangements you should ensure that you have a strategy in place for achieving the goal of serving the best possible interests of your children. Here are a few very basic things that you should do:

* Study some of the basic concepts underpinning child custody agreements: The legal background to custody cases can very often be totally bewildering for parents. You should of course get legal help, you cannot however leave everything in the hands of your attorney. Knowing some basic things, like the different types of custody arrangements, the standards that the court will use to decide custody, how to those standards will be applied etc., can greatly assist in the midst of the process. It will not only enable you to make intelligent decisions throughout the process, it will also clearly show up the areas where you should focus your attention.

* Get the best possible legal representation: If you do decide to contest the child custody arrangements in court you should make sure that you get the best possible attorney on side. Family Law is a complex and specialised area. Try to avoid therefore to get ‘uncle Bob from down the street’, and hire a recognised expert.

* Do your best to remain calm, prepared and organised:Please ensure that you approach the steps towards obtaining the best possible child custody agreements as a major life assignment with definite goals and milestones. Doing it in an almost businesslike manner will prevent you from viewing the whole thing as an all-out emotional battle. ‘Slugging it out’ may perhaps be emotionally cathartic but it is no way to approach some of the most important work that you will ever have to do in your life.

The above is obviously the merest outline of some of the things that will be necessary in order to achieve the best possible child custody agreements. Bottom line: Do your best to understand the process, get the best possible people on side and approach the process in a professional way.

May your children’s best interests indeed be served by the way in which you approach this difficult time in your life!



MURIEL

Louie asked:


I just filled my divorce forms in the court and I was wondering whether I can leave the country for a week or 2 weeks. What do I need to do?
I just filed my divorce forms in the court in Caifornia. I am the only one planning to leave the country around December, since my son lives with his mother and grandparents. I dont have attorney.

JAIME

Matthew asked:


My wife moved away from me about 7 months ago and I don’t know here address but I do know she lives in a different state. I want to file for divorce but she says shes going to do it too. I would let her but I want to control the divorce in my state cause I cant travel right now dues to work. What happens if we both file? Thanks in advance.

SANFORD

Low Jeremy asked:


Child custody vary from different states that sometimes it is quite confusing. A Utah child custody lawyer can only explain the process of child custody properly and professionally. There are rules that Utah child custody lawyer follows so it is better to consult them to have a perfect view of the case.

This article will show you some of the common considerations that a Utah child custody lawyer follows. In determining child custody, a Utah child custody lawyer considers the interest of the child. The court is the one who justifies and considers as to which parent can give the best for the betterment of their children and boosting their personality.

The child’s choice is also one of the good considerations. A child knows his or her parents the most. When children see some things that are not good to their father, they will often call for their mother or vise versa. However, this does not apply to all cases especially if the child is still young.

The Utah child custody lawyer will also decide which parent can give the needs of their child. The bond between the parents is also considered. A Utah child custody lawyer will observe the closeness of the children to the child.

The bond between parents can never be broken so when a child feels comfortable with his mother, chances are; the child custody will be given to the mother. The environment is one thing that Utah child custody lawyer considers because a child should live in a safe environment where there are no harmful factors such as illegal issues and drugs.

If the parent lives in a not-so-very-friendly environment, he might lose the custody unless otherwise he chooses to relocate in a safer area. A child should be well adjusted with the environment that he lives in and most importantly, the child should be happy.

The emotional stability of the parents should be in proper condition so that they can understand their Childs needs and give it to them when they need care. A parent should have a moral character to ensure that the child is given the right conduct as he grows up.

A parent who wishes to win child custody should be able to provide personal care to their children other than hiring maids and other guardians. Utah child custody lawyer makes sure that the child gets parent care because if not, the custody might be granted to the other party.

The financial condition is a good considering factor because if you want to put up a child, you need to provide him all his basic needs such as clothing, food, shelter, good education and safe transportation.

Usually, child custody is given to the parent who can send their child to a good school so that it will not give him a bad and intimidating effect. Every child has the right to education especially those who are under custody. The child may experience fear, which he has seen from their parents while undergoing the process of divorce.

Utah child custody lawyer will see to it that the parent will treat the child as if nothing had happened at all. If the Utah child custody lawyer finds out that both parties are not qualified to get child custody, the court might decide the need of a third party.



VIRGIL

½ asked:


I am in a very shaky marriage right now. We have talked about filing for divorce at the beginning of next year. In recent weeks however things have taken a turn. We are talking about trying one more time.

Here is the fun part! Last week I received a letter from my landlord that he is not going to renew our lease. Financially I am at a good position to buy a house. However I don’t want to buy a house if my wife is going to end up divorcing me and take it. I also don’t want to sign another 1 or 2 year leases to rent.

So I have to make a decision fast on what to do.

One option is getting a postnuptial contract that would indicate if we devoice the house stays in my possession. The trick would be getting her to sign it.

Another option is to create an LLC Corporation, then buy the house using the LLC Corporation. I don’t think I can have this done in the current time frame.

Well there is my situation, anybody have any suggestions on what I can do?

GRACE