Confused

North Carolina Divorce Law Divorce and Separation Answers
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It sounds to me like you have spent a lot of quality time with your son. Based on the facts you have presented, I do not see a reason why you could not get significant custodial time with your son. However, if your ex is not willing to agree, you will need to go to court to get that schedule. If you are not satisfied with the advise you are receiving from your attorney, I would advise you to seek a second opinion.

Helena M. Nevicosi
Attorney with Rosen Law Firm

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I have a situation. My child’s mother and I were never married. We tried to make things work for the sake of the child but couldn’t. My child and her Mother live with a grandparent, and have for the past year. My child’s mother has not worked for nearly 2 years and just recently began working. I have always paid child support and health insurance on time. I have always had my child Wed, Thurs, and Fri. nights every week. Now she wants full custody with visitation for me every other weekend. Neither myself or my childs Mother are “bad” people. There are no issues that should prohibit me from seeing my child.

My living situation is much better I believe. I own my home, work a stable job and have for the past 5 years. I have always attended to my childs needs while her mother calls frequently and asks for gas money and diapers.

My attorney says that I am basically at her mercy and is not fighting for me.

What can I expect or what should I do?