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North Carolina Child Custody Lawyers
Navigating a separation or divorce, especially when minor children are involved, can be an emotionally charged experience. Concerns about custody and support often top the list of priorities. Thankfully, many of these issues can be successfully resolved without the need for a courtroom battle, saving both money and stress. Our North Carolina child custody lawyers leverage their expertise to simplify the process and alleviate stress while ensuring your goals are met. Rather than resorting to lengthy courtroom litigation, our child custody lawyers emphasize achieving satisfactory agreements through mediation and negotiation. This approach not only avoids unnecessary expenses but also fosters a more amicable resolution. Recognizing the significance of child support in divorce settlements, our team ensures compliance with North Carolina law, protects the rights of both parties, and prioritizes the well-being of the children.
Experienced Child Custody Lawyers Will Draft Your Parenting agreement
Proactively establishing the details of initial child custody before issues arise is paramount for creating a stable and nurturing environment for your child. Our child custody attorneys are adept at crafting and negotiating parenting agreements that not only address the present circumstances but are designed to evolve seamlessly as your child ages and their developmental needs change. These parenting agreements strike a delicate balance, providing enough specificity to be meaningful and enforceable while allowing flexibility for adjustments over time. The overarching goal of our child custody attorneys is to protect not only your legal interests but, more importantly, the well-being of your child. Our services are also well-suited for individuals with a current custody order or parenting agreement that is not working and requires modification, providing a proactive approach to ensure continued positive co-parenting and well-being of your child.
NC COURTS BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILD FACTORS
“The best interest of the child is the polar star by which the courts must be guided in awarding custody.” Kovacs v. Brewer, 356 U.S. 604 (1958).
North Carolina Law Prioritizes the Best Interests of Children
Parents with young children facing divorce or separation find navigating child custody and visitation particularly daunting. Our child custody lawyers at Farias Law, PLLC, guide you through North Carolina’s legal standards, focusing on the “best interests of the child.”
Parents must understand North Carolina’s “best interests of the child” standard. According to North Carolina law § 50-13.2, courts determine custody based on what most benefits the child’s welfare, making parental desires secondary.
Some of the factors a court will consider are the child’s physical safety, mental and emotional health, social development, and moral and physical faculties to ascertain what is best for the child,
Understanding the Best Interests of the Child Factors in North Carolina
In cases of child custody or visitation, North Carolina courts weigh various factors to decide the most beneficial arrangement for the child. Key considerations include:
- Each parent’s relationship with the child;
- Parents ability to provide stability;
- The physical and mental health of each parent as it related to their ability to care for the child;
- Level of cooperation between parents
- The child’s connections to home, school, and community;
- The child’s preferences, if they are of a suitable age and maturity; and
- Any history of substance abuse, domestic violence, or parental misconduct are also assessed.
The child custody lawyers at Farias Law, PLLC, emphasize that child custody disputes are unique to each situation. North Carolina law generally favors shared legal custody to foster a positive, consistent relationship with both parents, although sole custody may be awarded if proven to align with the child’s best interests.
Contact our child custody lawyers at Farias Law, PLLC, to discuss your child custody concerns and ensure your child’s best interests are always the priority.
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Child Custody Lawyers service Packages
Custody & Support Consultation
- We understand that Child Custody & Support can be emotionally taxing and complex. Seeking clarity beforehand can significantly influence the success of your negotiations and determine whether you can ultimately achieve an amicable agreement.
- Scheduling a consultation with an attorney is a prudent step to ensure you are not inadvertently crafting an agreement that fails to adapt to your children’s development or fails to realistically meet the evolving needs of you and your family.
- A personalized one (1) hour consultation allows you to navigate the intricacies of your circumstances, and gain a comprehensive understanding of the potential outcomes.
- For those served with Custody or Support papers, a consultation is particularly advisable, as it ensures that you fully understand the legal implications and prevent unforeseen long-term consequences.
- Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions throughout the legal process.
$200
Agreed Upon Custody & Support Agreement
- Upon receiving the agreed upon terms, your attorney will thoroughly assess and provide guidance on potential adverse legal implications, ensuring your decisions are well-informed and comprehensive.
- A skillfully crafted and legally binding Parenting Agreement, encompassing child support, physical and legal custody, decision-making authority, visitation and holiday schedules, tax dependencies, and medical expense apportionment, will typically be prepared within 2-3 days.
- Before finalizing the documents, your attorney will conduct a detailed review of the entire Agreement with you, ensuring your complete understanding of the terms before signing.
- You will then receive the finalized document, accompanied by clear instructions on the steps for both you and the other parent to proceed with the signing process.
- This process is designed for families that have agreed upon child custody & support issues and do not need attorney negotiation services.
$700
Proposed Property Agreement with Negotiation and Modifications
- Assistance is often critical to successfully and effectively negotiate and reach an agreement concerning child custody & child support.
- Collaborating closely with you, our attorney will construct an initial proposal tailored to your child’s unique needs and your concerns, providing a confident foundation for your negotiations.
- In addition to the time allocated for drafting your Parenting & Support Agreement, this inclusive package offers up to three (3) hours of attorney time. This time is dedicated to collaborating on the proposal and negotiations with the other party or their attorney.
- As negotiations progress, modifications to the Parenting & Support Agreement will be made seamlessly.
- Before finalizing the documents, your attorney will conduct a comprehensive review of the entire Agreement with you, ensuring your complete understanding of the terms.
- You will receive the finalized document along with precise instructions on the steps for you and and the other parent to proceed with signing.
$1200
What Our Clients Say About Our Child Custody Lawyers
Kim handled my divorce and custody case. She always had my best interest at heart, even if I didn’t quite understand the law, and why things had to go the way they did. Kim not only understood the law, but also realized that different people work in different ways, and know how to ensure my interests were protected. She listened patiently and communicated with me so that I felt heard and listend to at all times. I would not hesitate calling her for any future needs.
I hired Ms. Farias to handle my case. She was very responsive, through, and knowledgable regarding the law and how to protect our best interest. She was reasonable and very easy to work with. Should I ever need legal assistance in the future, I know I can trust her to take care of it.
Unfortunately, I recently separated and needed a separation agreement quickly. I hired Farias Law and worked with Kim and Rob. I am beyond satisfied with their exceptional service. Their knowledge of family law allowed them to advise me of every minute detail and ultimately saved me tens of thousands of dollars. They were very responsive to all my communications, which made the entire process easy and stress-free. I highly recommend Kim and Rob at Farias Law for anyone seeking knowledgeable attorneys who care about their clients.
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