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Navigating Interstate Child Custody Disputes: Understanding the UCCJEA in North Carolina
When separated parents live in different states, child custody matters can quickly become complicated. Determining which state has the authority to make decisions about your child isn’t just a matter of convenience; it’s a matter of law. The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) was enacted to address exactly these situations. If you’re…
Read MoreDivorce Over 50: Addressing Unique Challenges for Grey Divorces in North Carolina
What you need to know if your next chapter starts with divorce Divorce later in life — sometimes called “grey divorce” — is on the rise. More couples are separating after decades of marriage, often at a time when financial plans are deeply intertwined, retirement is approaching or already underway, and health coverage and estate…
Read MoreEnforcing Out-of-State Divorce Decrees and Custody Orders in North Carolina
In an increasingly mobile world, it’s common for individuals to move across state lines after a divorce or custody order has been issued. Whether you’re relocating to North Carolina or your former partner has moved here, you may need to enforce a divorce decree, custody order, or support judgment that originated in another state. At…
Read MoreThe Impact of Social Media on Divorce Proceedings in North Carolina
An updated look at how digital evidence shapes modern divorce When GHMA LAW first published guidance on the risks of social media during divorce, platforms like Facebook and Instagram were the main concern. But in the years since, the digital landscape has evolved dramatically. Today, courts and attorneys increasingly draw evidence from Snapchat, WhatsApp, TikTok,…
Read MoreThe Role of Mental Health Evaluations in North Carolina Child Custody Cases
When custody disputes become highly contentious or raise concerns about a parent or child’s well-being, mental health evaluations may play an important role in guiding the court’s decision. These evaluations can offer insight into parenting capacity, emotional stability, co-parenting dynamics, or the specific needs of a child. At GHMA LAW, we help parents understand when…
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