When North Carolina parents get divorced, they face many decisions. Child custody arrangements are among the first things they work out. The court sometimes has to step in and help make the final judgment call. They also have the power to approve requests for custody...

When couples are going through a divorce, child custody is usually one of the tougher decisions they face. In most cases, courts prefer to award joint custody, as it is believed to be in the best interest of the children. Kids fare best when they have strong, stable...