Custody & Visitation Topics

• What’s the Difference Between Joint Custody and Sole Custody?
• How do I Obtain Emergency Custody in North Carolina?
• What is the UCCJEA, Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act?
• Can I Get Child Custody of My Grandchildren?
• Does the Court Prefer Mothers or Fathers?

Along with Equitable Distribution, the issues of child custody and visitation can easily become one of the most complex within family court. Under North Carolina Statute, a court is allowed to inquire into any evidence that is in the "best interest of the child" to determine the proper child custody and visitation schedule of minor children.

When there is a dispute between parents for child custody or visitation, there are multiple third parties that a court may allow to intervene, which only complicates the process. Third parties can range from the Department of Social Services, the appointment of a Gaurdian Ad Litem, a Psychologist performing a psychological evaluation or even a Grandparent or close family relative intervening and attempting to obtain custody themselves.

Child Custody and Visitation becomes even more of a complicated process with the usual introduction of Temporary Parenting Arrangements, Mandatory Parenting Classes, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Protective Orders, and 50 B Domestic Violence Restraining Orders.

Don't jeopardize your fundamental constitutional right to raise your child by not hiring a competent Attorney. Contact the Law Offices of David P. Sheehan at (704) 995 - 2187 to speak with a Charlotte-North Carolina-Child Custody Attorney today.