Children
When parents are not together any longer, the time each parent spends with the child is either agreed upon, or the court will enter a child custody order. After a lawsuit for child custody is filed, parents are required to participate in child custody mediation, which is a free service offered by the NC courts.
A trained neutral mediator assists parents in attempting to reach their own agreement about what they think is in the best interest of their children. If they can reach an agreement, the courts will enter the signed agreement as an order of the court. If not, the judge will rule on custody after a trial. Parents then place this very important decision in the hands of a judge.
Custody and Visitation:
Legal Custody
Physical Custody and Visitation
General Topics
Custody Mediation and Court
| Custody Mediation | Mediation Booklet | Ex Parte Orders |
| Can Kids Choose Where to Live? | Order Out of Date? | Mudslinging |
| Legal Standing: Seeking Custody | How Judges Set Schedules | Parenting Coordinators |
Co-Parenting
Do You Have to Force Your Child to go for Visitation? The Top 3 Mistakes Parents Make in Custody Cases
Are Bad Parents Rewarded in Custody Cases?
Mindful Co-parenting Guide: Helping Children Cope with Divorce
The Twelve Days of Christmas: Which Ones Will You Get For Visitation?
And Then There’s Graduation
Tips on Creating a Visitation Schedule
Message in a Bottle? Digital Co-parenting
Substance Abuse & Serious Parenting Concerns
Miscellaneous
- Pitt County Schools and local private schools
- Carolina Pregnancy Center
- The History of Moms in Custody Cases
- American Indians in North Carolina
- Age of consent & statutory rape
- School Calendar
Free Download:
Our Child Custody and Visitation Checklist
