When parents think of the term custody in a divorce case, they generally think of physical custody — how many overnights will the child spend with each parent during each week and how will this change for holidays and summer. Physical custody is part of what is decided by our courts or by consent if […] Read More.
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COVID-19 Update: Custody Visitation and Stay-at-Home Order
Several clients have called or emailed to ask about whether visitation with their children will be suspended as a result of Mecklenburg County’s recent Stay at Home Order. The short answer is: No. Visitation should proceed as directed in your custody order. From the Mecklenburg County Communications Manager: Travel required by law enforcement or court […] Read More.
COVID-19 Social Distancing Links
We will update this page with links to resources for families while schools are shut down during the current crisis. 1. Events & Activities for Kids and Families in the South Charlotte Area 2. 100 Things to Do with Kids 3. Hour of Code 4. Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions Due to School Closings 5. […] Read More.
Does your New Year’s Resolutions include Separation or Divorce? Let’s get you prepared.
Have you made your New Year’s resolutions for 2020? If you are resolved to change your circumstances this year and that change includes separating from your spouse and/or divorce, Wofford Law offers the following tips for you: Trust yourself. You can do this. Yes, divorce is a difficult process but if you are confident your […] Read More.
As Children Grow, they have Different Needs – Custody can be Modified.
Parents who are separated or who are going through divorce can have custody and child support determined and ordered by a Court or they can enter into a consent order with terms for custody and child support. The custody order then controls custody and child support unless the parents agree otherwise or it is modified […] Read More.
College Education and Expenses – What Parents Should Know
College education and parenting has been in the news a lot lately. Not for good reasons. The recent college admissions scandal has many of us reeling. It has shocked the conscience of many parents to read the various news articles portraying the illegal actions A-list parents have taken to gain admission for their child into […] Read More.
Mediation – Is it Right Choice for Family Law matters?
Mediation is a BIG word these days but how effective is it for couples going through divorce? Mediation is form of dispute resolution with the goal of reaching an out-of-court settlement. Mediation can be effective when it is necessary and done correctly. If you are going through a divorce, you need to consider whether it […] Read More.
Parenting Out of the Trenches – Who Should Work with a Parenting Coordinator
Parenting Coordinators work with parents who meet the following criteria: (1) are in the process of getting divorced or are divorced; (2) have signed a consent custody order or who have been through a custody trial and a court has entered a custody order; and (3) are either deemed high conflict by their presiding judge […] Read More.
Parenting out of the Trenches Blog – What is a Parenting Coordinator?
In North Carolina, a parenting coordinator may be appointed in custody cases. Custody, which means both decision-making and physical time with children, is resolved either by agreement (if entered by a court, it is called a consent custody order) or a custody order entered by a court following a custody trial. Unfortunately, entry of a […] Read More.
New Year … New You?
If you are resolved to change your circumstances in 2018 and that change includes divorce, then here are some tips for you: 1. Trust yourself. You can do this. Yes, divorce is a difficult process but if you are confident your decision is the right one for you, then move forward with certainty that divorce […] Read More.
