Charlotte Child Custody Lawyer

Our Charlotte based child custody lawyer is well versed in NC custody law and is able to help with your custody needs in Mecklenburg and Cabarrus Counties.  When ending a relationship, child custody is often the most emotionally charged and difficult topic a couple will face.  The majority of custody disputes are settled out of court between the parties involved and their attorneys, often by using a separation agreement or consent order. Custody arrangements can be as flexible as the parties involved wish, assuming the parties are able to resolve their dispute without litigation.  If the parties involved in the action cannot determine custody on their own, then court involvement may be necessary. 

The procedure and steps in a child custody case may vary slightly from county to county, but the NC court system requires all parties involved in a custody lawsuit to complete a parent education class and mediation. If mediation is unsuccessful, the custody dispute will be calendared for trial.  The parties may still negotiate a custody settlement up to the point of trial in the form of a parenting arrangement or consent order.  Our Charlotte custody attorney is prepared to help with all aspects of custody disputes, whether that be negotiating a custody settlement through a separation agreement or consent order, or by filing suit and proceeding towards trial for disputed and more highly contentious custody cases.