Child Custody Lawyers in Greensboro, NC

Our child custody lawyers in Greensboro will work with you to get the best possible outcome for you and your children. Contact us today to arm yourself with a skilled team of experienced litigators.

Child Custody Lawyers in Greensboro, NC

Our child custody lawyers in Greensboro will work with you to get the best possible outcome for you and your children. Contact us today to arm yourself with a skilled team of experienced litigators.

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Experienced Child Custody Lawyers in Greensboro, NC

Ending a marriage impacts the children as much as the parents. The children often get caught in between the parents during a divorce. No matter the result of the divorce, the simple truth is that both parents will be involved in the children’s lives going forward. As painful as a divorce can be, it is critical that the welfare of the children is prioritized. Our child custody lawyers in Greensboro are experienced with navigating these difficult situations and can assist you with securing the best possible outcome for you and your family.

Greensboro Child Custody Factors

In a Greensboro Child Custody case, the factors the judge uses to determine custodial rights can vary significantly. The overall goal of the Greensboro child custody court is to determine what is in the best interest of the child or children.

Common factors that are considered in a Greensboro Child Custody battle include:

  • The parents’ living conditions
  • Employment history
  • Criminal history
  • Drug or alcohol use
  • The parents’ medical history

The judge is able to take various factors into consideration when determining child custody, but these are the most common.

  • Who has been the Primary Caregiver.

  • Any history of criminal behavior.

  • The ability to provide a stable home environment.

Greensboro Child Custody Types

The Greensboro family law courts will determine the custody arrangements for minor children after reviewing several factors, most importantly the best interest of the minor child. There are two main types of child custody, legal custody and physical custody.

Meet with an experienced child custody in Greensboro to discuss the best course of action for your specific goals. An experienced attorney can help you gather critical evidence and information to help your child custody case.

  • Legal Custody: Who makes custody decisions for the minor child on issues of education, health, and religion.

  • Physical Custody: Who does the minor child live with and spend time with.

Greensboro Contested Child Custody

Greensboro child custody issues are normally contested; when Greensboro child custody is contested then mediation is required by the court. Mediation presents an opportunity for the parents to try to come to an agreement concerning the child custody schedule and order, outside of the courts. It is the hope of the courts that the mediation order will help create:

  • An amicable environment between the parties,

  • Custody and visitations agreements that are in the best interests of the child.

  • A decrease in the potential for further disputes and hostility.

  • And, overall, a solid ground work of communication that will allow the parents to focus on the child and what is in the best interest of the Minor Child.

Greensboro Military Child Custody

Greensboro Child Custody laws allow for special circumstances when a military parent, who has sole or joint custody and if they are deployed or a substantial distance away to apply and receive a temporary custody order.

  • Deployment is required

  • Temporary Custody Order may be entered

  • The Order will terminate within 60 days of the parent returning home

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Winston-Salem

Criminal Attorneys
1133 West First Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
(336) 485-4907

Winston-Salem

Family Law Attorneys
3400 Healy Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
(336) 962-7221

Greensboro

Criminal, Family, & Immigration Law
328 E. Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 360-5528

High Point

Criminal & Injury Law
820 North Elm Street
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 814-8118

Our service area includes Alamance County, Davidson County, Davie County, Forsyth County, Guilford County, Randolph County, Surry County, Stokes County,  and Yadkin County.