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Can Remarriage Affect Child Custody in North Carolina?

Published on: August 26, 2026 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Divorce is not the end of love; most divorced people will eventually remarry. In fact, a survey conducted by Pew Research Center found that 64% to 66% of divorced people will get married again. On average, a second marriage occurs about four years after divorce. As a parent, you likely have many concerns and questions about how remarriage will affect child custody, visitation, and support.

Remarriage and Custody

One parent getting married again does not automatically warrant a change or even a review of child custody. Remarriage itself is not considered a substantial change in circumstances. However, sometimes remarriage brings changes that could be cause for a custody review. Either parent may request a review and modification of child custody under certain conditions. These include:

Pennsylvania Court Tackles Tricky Issue of Paternity

Published on: January 31, 2018 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: ” If I remarry, can they look at my new spouse’s income?”

You might think that determining paternity these days would be a fairly simple process. There is no longer a need for lengthy trials, witness testimony and a weighing of factors. A simple, fast, affordable genetic test can arrive at a definitive answer in record time. Though genetic testing allows for speedy resolution to the biological question of paternity, courts have, in some cases, been reluctant to let genetics dictate the answer to the legal question of paternity.

The NY/NJ Bombing Suspect Loses Custody Rights, But Child Keeps Name

Published on: October 11, 2016 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What are my custody rights if the other parent moves?”

At long last, Maria Mena has won in her quest for full custody of the child she had with New York and New Jersey bombing suspect Ahmed Rahami when they were teenagers.