In North Carolina, when a child is born to married parents, the married couple is presumed to be the child's legal parents. What about when the parents are not married? Simply put, parental rights – including child custody rights – do not depend on whether the parents were married at the time of...
The FDA has approved the COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 12 and up, but some divorced parents still fiercely disagree on when and whether their kids should take it. How to resolve the issue when one parent wants the kids to have the vaccine immediately, and the other wants to wait–or doesn't w...
Here's an understatement: Divorce is stressful. In fact, the Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory ranks divorce as the second most stressful event in life. If you're navigating a divorce, this is hardly news to you. From the emotional upheaval you may experience to the simple logistics of separating ass...
10 Steps of Divorce What property can be divided The process for a division of assets is very similar to the process to support where determinations are based on the financial records of both parties. One of the areas most people get confused within their divorce is what gets divided so her...
10 Steps of Divorce Part 7 Who can file for a Support Order Before we discuss who can file for a support order let's first understand what a support order is. A Support Order is an Order from the court to pay Child Support, Alimony, or some other form of financial support for the family. The...
10 Steps of Divorce Part 6: What is a Protection Order A restraining order or protective order is a legal order issued by a state court that requires one person to stop harming another. In North Carolina, there are domestic violence protective orders and two types of civil no-contact orders. ...
10 Steps of Divorce Part 5 What does Child Custody look like in NC? Custody is a very sensitive subject and oftentimes the part of the divorce process that elicits the most emotions, and rightfully so. When we talk about custody we need to talk about the different types of custody that can b...
Going through a divorce with children is always stressful. You worry about your kids and whether you’re doing the right thing. You also worry about how they’ll adjust. When emotions are running high, your partner may consciously or unconsciously encourage your children to reject you. This rejection is known as parental alienation or parental alienation syndrome.
Quarantine life seems so idyllic on Instagram or Facebook: baking bread, family movie nights, and board games. If you ignore toilet paper rationing, staying at home doesn’t seem so bad. But in real life, families are under tremendous stress.
Over the last few months, much activity in the United States has ground to a halt because of COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by the novel coronavirus. With more than 135,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in North Carolina, everyone in the state is adjusting to a new normal. If you have a case pending in a North Carolina family court or expect to have one soon, you may be wondering how the coronavirus will affect your case.
Navigating a pandemic is hard for everyone, but divorced or separated parents with custody agreements face unique challenges. Aside from navigating custody agreements while keeping outside contacts to a minimum, parents with shared custody are trying to plan for kids heading back to school in August.
What is an absolute divorce? the answer is a lot simpler than you would think but the answer also causes a lot of confusion. The law states it clearly and we will break down from our experiences how to best understand absolute divorce.
Finding the right divorce lawyer doesn't have to be a painful process but it is one you should give the right time and energy to, with these tips and guidelines you should be able to navigate your search in finding the right divorce lawyer for you.
The process of Divorce usually starts with Separation so in this article we will discuss the common misconceptions regarding what it means to be separated in North Carolina.
10 Steps of Divorce: Part 1 Timelines and the Process A Divorce can be a straightforward process or it could take a long time and that depends on a lot of factors such as areas of dispute, whether there are shared assets or not, if you have children, if there are circumstances beyond either control that delays the process...
With the uncertainty of navigating through our daily lives during the COVID-19 pandemic, the last thing I want you to have to worry about is second-guessing your decisions with regards to Social Media. In today's post: I am going to explain some tips to help make sure that you make sound decisions with how you use social media in your daily life while dealing with Family Law matters.
With the uncertainty of navigating through our daily lives during the COVID-19 pandemic, the last thing I want you to have to worry about is second-guessing your decisions with regards to your safety and/or protective order. In today's post: I am going to explain where the law stands, how to navigate adjustments to the law, and practical tips you need to know. As always feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.
After going over how to handle custody related questions for the last week it was perfect timing for me to receive this document outlining the recommendations. I think it is a valuable resource for my fellow layers as well as anyone going through or who has a custody order.
With the uncertainty of navigating through our daily lives during the COVID-19 pandemic, the last thing I want you to have to worry about is second-guessing your decisions with regards to your custody order. During this series, I am going to explain where the law stands, how to navigate adjustments to the law, and practical tips you need to know. Today's focus is on how to communicate with your child’s other parent amidst a crisis. As always feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.
With the uncertainty of navigating through our daily lives during the COVID-19 pandemic, the last thing I want you to have to worry about is second-guessing your decisions with regards to your custody order. During this, series I am going to explain where the law stands, how to navigate adjustments to the law, and practical tips you need to know. Today's focus is a more in-depth look into parenting time. As always feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.
With the uncertainty of navigating through our daily lives during the COVID-19 pandemic, the last thing I want you to have to worry about is second-guessing your decisions with regards to your custody order. During this, series I am going to explain where the law stands, how to navigate adjustments to the law, and practical tips you need to know. Today's focus is on child exchange and your rights regarding the denial of parenting time. As always feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.
Breakups are often emotionally charged, messy, and very stressful. In some cases, the breakup may be instigated by one person, and the other person does not want the relationship to end. And in desperation, that person resorts to extreme behavior that unfortunately is made all too easy to conduct...
With November here, many of us are looking forward to Thanksgiving and spending time with family. But if you are a parent in the middle of a divorce, you might be dreading not just Thanksgiving but the holiday season that follows. You know that the traditions you had built when your family was in...
Now that the weather is getting cooler and outdoor activities are becoming limited, we are at the beginning of the cold and flu season. Even if you and your children have had a flu vaccination, there are still plenty of viruses floating around, and children are especially prone to passing illness...
You may find yourself in the beginning stages of divorce. Whether you are just thinking about pursuing a divorce or you are already separated and are counting the days until you can file the official paperwork, you may feel oddly alone. Yes, you might know others who have divorced, but it is stil...
Here at Jerkins Family Law, we are focused and deliberate in fighting for a better solution for you. Do you need a skilled and passionate attorney to protect what matters to you the most? Then Jerkins Family law is ready to navigate you to a perfect solution to serve your legal needs.
