Child Abandonment in North Carolina About 18.3 million children are living in families without their fathers, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That equates to about one in four children in the United States. Most often, it is a father who abandons a child, but a child could also be…
What is Spousal Abandonment? Every state in the country now has no-fault divorce in place. No-fault divorce means that neither party needs to blame the other for the end of their marriage. In North Carolina, spouses may decide to seek a no-fault divorce, but what happens when one spouse abandons…
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What are my custody rights if the other parent moves?” The decision to end your marriage is one that most couples take seriously. It can take some time to work through disputes and ultimately determine that it is best…