How is child custody determined in North Carolina?
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How is child custody determined in North Carolina?
North Carolina family courts decide child custody issues based on what it believes to be in the best interest of the child. This is called the best interest of the child standard. Some of the factors courts will use when deciding custody issues are: Whether each parent can create a stable home for the child.
What percentage of fathers win custody?
One of every six custodial parents (17.5%) were fathers. The amount of custodial fathers is not necessarily increasing over time, but rather oscillates. It was down to 15.46% in 2001 and as high as 18.30% in 2011. It’s currently at 17.51% in 2013.
How do I impress a judge for custody?
Child Custody – Impressing the JudgeBe willing to work with the child’s other parent. See your children whenever possible. Don’t involve your children in the court case. Don’t put the children in the middle. Perception is everything. Hire an experienced child custody lawyer.
