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Why You Need a Formal Custody Order in North Carolina (Even If You Get Along Now)
By Lauren O’Malley.
North Carolina parents need a legally enforceable custody order during separation to protect parental rights and children’s stability, even when co-parents currently get along well.
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Understanding the Custody Mediation Process in North Carolina
By Rebekah Lester.
The term custody mediation can encompass a few different paths that all have the same goal: resolving custody on your own terms and not being told what your custody situation will be by a Judge. At Triangle Smart Divorce, we prefer, when possible, for custody to be resolved outside of a Courtroom. Why? Because we…
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The 5 Most Common Divorce Mistakes to Avoid When You Have Children
By Rebekah Lester.
Divorce isn’t easy, no matter how you approach it. Essentially, you take one family and reconstruct it into two. It’s an inherently disruptive process. Still, if you avoid the most common divorce mistakes, you can minimize the disruptions and come out on the other side with a full and happy life. Divorce Mistakes You Can…
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How Is Child Custody Determined in North Carolina?
By Rebekah Lester.
If you’re thinking about or possibly in the middle of a divorce, you may find yourself wondering, “How is child custody determined in North Carolina?” There are several factors that go into establishing child custody during the divorce process, whether you’re coming to an agreement with your spouse regarding child custody or having a judge establish…
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Understanding Custody And School Calendars in Wake County
Juggling the complexities of custody can be challenging, especially when different school schedules are at play. It’s important to understand how these arrangements might impact your day-to-day life and vice versa so that you can take the proper steps to ensure a smooth transition for your children in the midst of divorce or even after,…
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Creating A Holiday Parenting Plan: How To Ensure A Smooth Season For Your Children
By Lisa LeFante.
The holiday season is meant to be a time of joy that you share with loved ones, but for divorced or separated parents, it can sometimes turn into a time filled with stress and conflict. When you and your partner decided to go your separate ways, you were faced with many tough decisions regarding how…
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Custody Schedules in North Carolina
By Jenny Bradley.
What all divorcing parents need to know: When parents in North Carolina decide to divorce, they are faced with the difficult task of determining how to split parenting time and responsibilities. This is where custody schedules and parenting plans come into play. Experiencing a divorce can be an overwhelming and taxing period for you and your…
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Co-Parent Like a Boss: Navigating Complicated Custody Schedules
By Jenny Bradley.
During a divorce, different expectations, wants, and needs become glaringly obvious – fast. Figuring out realistic custody schedules is high on the list of stress-inducing events in a divorce. Nonetheless, it has to be done. Determining the best custody schedule for your family can help you and your co-parent care for your most important shared…
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5 Ways to Boost Your Child’s Mental Health After Divorce
By Jenny Bradley.
Separation and divorce can be hard on everyone. Parents and children alike may suffer through the process, feeling they have little control over what is happening. A child’s day-to-day life may be changing; they may be moving to a new house or houses; and they may need to go back and forth between mom’s and…
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4 Steps to Help Children Navigate Divorce
By Jenny Bradley.
Normally, Johnny is excited about Christmas. In the past, he always celebrated Christmas at his house, receiving one special “early” gift on Christmas Eve. He put out cookies for Santa with his mom before his dad tucked him into bed. But this year is different. Johnny doesn’t know how to feel because his parents split…
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