Fayetteville, North Carolina, Visitation Lawyer
At Ferguson Law Firm in Fayetteville, we are passionate about looking out for the best interest of children in divorce cases. We work with civilian and military parents to reach custody and visitation agreements that represent a safe, supportive environment for their children.
You can rely on Fayetteville child custody attorney Patricia Ferguson to provide you with the personalized representation and clear legal advice you need. Call 910-672-8416 or toll free 877-214-6623 to arrange a consultation.
Protecting the Best Interest of Children in Divorce
Child custody and visitation can take many forms, although North Carolina judges are steering away from joint physical custody in favor of arrangements where one parent has primary physical custody and the other has scheduled visits. Joint legal custody is common in many parenting arrangements, allowing both parents to have input in parenting decisions, including those involving religion, education and health care. In recent years, an emphasis has been placed on more frequent visitation when young children are involved.
For military families, child custody arrangements can address temporary custody due to deployment or boot camp. This is necessary to allow children to attend school in the district of someone other than the parent.
Grandparents' Rights
In North Carolina, grandparents have few, if any, rights. However, under certain circumstances, custody or visitation rights can be granted to grandparents or other third parties. For example, if abuse or neglect is present, they could petition the court for custody by demonstrating that the parents are unfit.
We Are Here to Help You
We understand how difficult these issues are and want to help you create a better situation for your children. Contact us today to arrange a consultation with an attorney.
