by Angela McIlveen | Feb 4, 2019 | Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce
Representing Men in Divorce Representing men in divorce is tough work. There are still stereotypes about men in divorce. In any divorce case, traditionally the sympathies are with the woman and often men and fathers do not receive a fair/ level playing field. Such...
by Angela McIlveen | Dec 29, 2018 | Child Custody
Changing your child’s school requires you to have legal custody or the authority to do so from the court order or agreement. There are two types of custody that are often used interchangeably but mean very different things. Legal Custody: Legal custody is the...
by McIlveen Family Law Firm | Mar 30, 2018 | Child Custody, Divorce
Why Do Some Parents Choose Nesting Custody Arrangements? Packing, unpacking, missing homework left at Dad’s or Mom’s—frustrated friends who don’t know where they are, and, being too far away to participate in fun weekend activities are issues...
by McIlveen Family Law Firm | Mar 25, 2017 | Child Custody, Child Support, North Carolina Law
1. What is the “default” custody? If you were never married or if you just filed a “simple” divorce, then custody can be quite messy. While everything may run smoothly if you’re getting along, what happens when you’re not? Unfortunately, many people think that being a...
by McIlveen Family Law Firm | Nov 30, 2015 | Child Custody, Child Support
There is a common misconception that one does not have to pay child support if they have joint custody of their children. However, this is simply not true. A parent with joint custody of their kids may have to pay child support to the other parent and here’s why… In...