North Carolina Joint Custody Agreement

NORTH CAROLINA JOINT CUSTODY AGREEMENT

Consent Order for Joint Legal and Physical Custody

NORTH CAROLINA STATUTORY FRAMEWORK

North Carolina does not use the term "joint custody" as a statutory designation. Instead, under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-13.2(a), the court awards custody "to such person, agency, organization or institution as will best promote the interest and welfare of the child." In practice, North Carolina courts regularly enter orders granting both parents shared legal decision-making authority and shared physical custodial time. Unlike many states, North Carolina does not provide a statutory list of enumerated best-interest factors; the trial court has broad discretion to "consider all relevant factors," with a specific statutory mandate to evaluate domestic violence (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-13.2(a)), the safety of the child, and the safety of either party from domestic violence by the other party.

Mandatory Mediation: Under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-13.1(b)-(c), whenever a contested custody or visitation issue appears, the court shall set the matter for mediation before or concurrent with setting the matter for hearing, unless the court waives mediation for good cause (including domestic violence concerns).

District Court Jurisdiction: The District Court Division of the General Court of Justice has original jurisdiction over custody proceedings pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-13.5(h).

1. CASE AND COURT INFORMATION

State of North Carolina
In the General Court of Justice — District Court Division

County of [________________________________]

File Number: [________________________________]

1.1 Parties

Plaintiff / Parent A:
Full Legal Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City, State, ZIP: [________________________________]
Telephone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]
NC Driver's License or ID No.: [________________________________]

Defendant / Parent B:
Full Legal Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City, State, ZIP: [________________________________]
Telephone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]
NC Driver's License or ID No.: [________________________________]

1.2 Minor Child(ren)

(Each individually a "Child" and collectively the "Children.")

1.3 Nature of Proceeding

This Joint Custody Agreement ("Agreement") is submitted in connection with:

☐ Action for Custody of Minor Child (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-13.1)
☐ Absolute Divorce Action (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-5.1) with custody claim
☐ Existing Custody Action — File No. [________________________________]
☐ Modification of prior custody order (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-13.7)
☐ Parentage / Paternity Action
☐ Other: [________________________________]

1.4 Mediation Compliance

Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-13.1(b)-(c):

☐ The parties have completed mandatory custody mediation through the North Carolina Custody Mediation Program and have reached this agreement.
☐ The parties reached agreement prior to formal mediation; mediation is not required for consent orders.
☐ Mediation was waived by the court for good cause shown, including: [________________________________]

1.5 Effective Date

This Agreement shall become effective as of [__/__/____], or upon the date the court enters the Consent Order incorporating this Agreement, whichever is later.

1.6 Guiding Principles

Consistent with the best-interest standard of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-13.2, the Parents agree:

(a) The health, safety, and welfare of the Children shall be the primary concern in all decisions.
(b) Both Parents are fit and proper persons to share custody of the Children.
(c) The Children benefit from frequent and continuing contact with both Parents.
(d) Both Parents shall cooperate, communicate respectfully, and resolve conflicts in the Children's best interests.
(e) Neither Parent shall disparage the other in the presence of the Children or involve the Children in parental conflict.

2. JOINT LEGAL CUSTODY

2.1 Award of Shared Decision-Making Authority

Both Parents shall share the right and responsibility to make major decisions relating to the health, education, and welfare of the Children ("Joint Legal Custody"). All major decisions shall be made by mutual agreement after good-faith consultation.

2.2 Major Decisions Requiring Mutual Consent

The following decisions require good-faith consultation and mutual agreement:

(a) Education: School enrollment, school changes, special education evaluations and services (IEP/504 plans), tutoring, and selection of childcare or daycare facilities;

(b) Non-Emergency Medical and Dental Care: Selection of physicians, dentists, and specialists; elective procedures; vaccinations; orthodontic treatment; and medications for chronic conditions;

(c) Mental Health Treatment: Initiation of counseling, therapy, psychiatric evaluation, or psychotropic medication;

(d) Religious Upbringing: Religious instruction, ceremonies, and regular religious observance;

(e) Extracurricular Activities: Enrollment in activities exceeding $[____] per month or requiring time commitments that affect the other Parent's custodial time;

(f) Travel: Out-of-state travel exceeding [____] consecutive days; all international travel;

(g) Legal Matters: Any legal action taken on behalf of the Children;

(h) Relocation: Any change of residence that would impact the custodial schedule (see Section 8).

2.3 Decision-Making Protocol

(a) Initiation: The proposing Parent shall provide written notice to the other Parent with sufficient detail and documentation to allow informed discussion.

(b) Response Time: The other Parent shall respond within [____] calendar days. Failure to respond within this period constitutes consent, except for decisions regarding relocation, international travel, or school enrollment changes.

(c) Good-Faith Consultation: Both Parents shall discuss the matter in good faith, prioritizing the Children's best interests, before making a final decision.

(d) Impasse Resolution: If the Parents cannot reach agreement after good-faith efforts:
☐ The dispute shall be submitted to mediation per Section 9
☐ The following Parent shall have tiebreaking authority for the following categories:
Education: Parent [____]
Medical: Parent [____]
Mental Health: Parent [____]
Extracurricular: Parent [____]
Other: [________________________________]

2.4 Routine and Emergency Decisions

(a) Routine Decisions: The Parent exercising custodial time may make routine day-to-day decisions regarding meals, bedtime, homework, hygiene, discipline, and minor social activities without consultation.

(b) Emergency Decisions: The Parent with physical custody at the time of an emergency may make any decision necessary to protect the Children's health or safety. That Parent shall notify the other Parent as soon as reasonably possible, but no later than 24 hours after the emergency.

3. JOINT PHYSICAL CUSTODY SCHEDULE

3.1 Award of Shared Physical Custody

Both Parents shall share physical custody so that each Parent has significant, frequent, and continuing contact with the Children.

3.2 Regular Parenting Time Schedule — School Year

Select one:

☐ Option A: Alternating Weeks (50/50)
Parent A: Seven (7) consecutive days beginning [________________________________] at [____] AM/PM
Parent B: The following seven (7) consecutive days
Exchanges occur at: ☐ School ☐ [________________________________]

☐ Option B: 2-2-3 Rotating Schedule (50/50)
Week 1: Monday-Tuesday with Parent A; Wednesday-Thursday with Parent B; Friday-Sunday with Parent A
Week 2: Monday-Tuesday with Parent B; Wednesday-Thursday with Parent A; Friday-Sunday with Parent B
All transitions at: ☐ School drop-off ☐ [____] AM/PM at [________________________________]

☐ Option C: 5-2-2-5 Schedule (50/50)
Monday-Tuesday: Always with Parent A
Wednesday-Thursday: Always with Parent B
Friday-Sunday: Alternating (Parent A on odd weeks; Parent B on even weeks)

☐ Option D: Alternating Weekends Plus Midweek (approximately 60/40)
Primary Parent ([________________________________]):
Weekdays and alternate weekends
Other Parent ([________________________________]):
Alternating weekends: Friday at [____] PM to Monday morning school drop-off
One (1) midweek visit: [________________________________] from [____] PM to [____] AM/PM
☐ With overnight ☐ Dinner visit only

☐ Option E: Custom Schedule
Parent A's custodial time: [________________________________]
Parent B's custodial time: [________________________________]

3.3 Primary Residence for School Enrollment

The Children's primary residence for purposes of school enrollment, school-district assignment, and correspondence shall be:
☐ Parent A's residence ☐ Parent B's residence

Address: [________________________________]
School District: [________________________________]
School Name: [________________________________]

This designation does not affect the joint custody arrangement or either Parent's custodial rights.

3.4 Summer Schedule

☐ Regular schedule continues through summer

☐ Modified summer schedule:
Each Parent shall have [____] weeks of uninterrupted vacation time with the Children during summer break.
Written notice of vacation dates shall be provided by [________________________________] (date) each year.
If Parents' requested dates conflict, Parent A shall have priority in ☐ even / ☐ odd years.

☐ Custom summer schedule:
[________________________________]

3.5 Holiday and School Break Schedule

Holidays supersede the regular custodial schedule.

3.6 Special Days and Cultural Observances

☐ Additional cultural, religious, or family holidays:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

4. TRANSPORTATION AND EXCHANGE

4.1 Exchange Location

☐ School — dropping-off Parent delivers; receiving Parent picks up
☐ Curbside at the receiving Parent's residence
☐ Neutral public location: [________________________________]
☐ Other: [________________________________]

4.2 Transportation Responsibilities

☐ The receiving Parent shall be responsible for pick-up
☐ The dropping-off Parent shall be responsible for delivery
☐ Transportation shared equally — Parent A transports to Parent B; Parent B transports to Parent A
☐ Other: [________________________________]

4.3 Exchange Protocol

(a) The Children shall be ready at the designated time with clothing, homework, medications, and personal items.
(b) Exchanges shall occur within a [____]-minute window of the scheduled time. The waiting Parent shall wait at least [____] minutes before the exchange is considered missed.
(c) If a Parent will be more than [____] minutes late, that Parent shall notify the other Parent as soon as possible.
(d) Neither Parent shall use the exchange to discuss disputed matters or engage in conflict in front of the Children.

4.4 Travel Costs

If the Parents reside more than [____] miles apart:
☐ Transportation costs shall be shared equally
☐ The traveling Parent bears the cost
☐ Costs allocated [____]% to Parent A and [____]% to Parent B

5. RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL

☐ Included — If either Parent is unable to personally care for the Children for more than [____] consecutive hours during that Parent's scheduled custodial time, that Parent shall first offer the other Parent the opportunity to care for the Children before arranging third-party childcare.

Excluded from right of first refusal:
☐ Care by grandparents
☐ Care by a stepparent residing in the household
☐ Regular school or daycare
☐ Scheduled activities (sports, lessons, camps)
☐ Other: [________________________________]

☐ Not Included

6. ACCESS TO RECORDS AND INFORMATION

6.1 Equal Access

Both Parents shall have full and equal access to all records concerning the Children, including:
(a) School records, report cards, teacher communications, and IEP/504 documents;
(b) Medical, dental, and vision records;
(c) Mental health and counseling records;
(d) Extracurricular activity schedules and communications;
(e) Childcare and daycare records.

6.2 Listing on Records

Both Parents shall be listed as parents and emergency contacts on all school, medical, and childcare records. Both Parents shall be entitled to communicate directly with teachers, physicians, counselors, and other professionals involved in the Children's care.

6.3 Information Sharing

(a) Each Parent shall promptly inform the other of any significant events, illnesses, injuries, disciplinary actions, or emergencies involving the Children.
(b) Each Parent shall provide copies of report cards, school notices, medical records, and other important documents within [____] days of receipt.
(c) Each Parent shall notify the other of all school events, parent-teacher conferences, extracurricular events, and medical appointments with sufficient advance notice.

7. COMMUNICATION

7.1 Between Parents

Parents shall communicate regarding the Children primarily through:
☐ OurFamilyWizard ☐ TalkingParents ☐ Email ☐ Text message ☐ Other: [________________________________]

Communication shall be:
(a) Respectful, business-like, and focused on the Children's needs;
(b) Responded to within [____] hours for routine matters and within [____] hours for urgent matters;
(c) Free from profanity, threats, insults, or disparaging remarks.

7.2 Parent-Child Communication

Each Parent shall facilitate reasonable phone and/or video communication between the Children and the other Parent during that Parent's custodial time:
☐ Daily at approximately [____] AM/PM for up to [____] minutes
☐ As mutually agreed, at reasonable times
☐ Other: [________________________________]

Neither Parent shall monitor, record, or interfere with the Children's communication with the other Parent, except as reasonably necessary for young children.

7.3 Non-Disparagement and Shielding Children from Conflict

(a) Neither Parent shall make negative, derogatory, or disparaging remarks about the other Parent, the other Parent's family, or the other Parent's household in the Children's presence or hearing.
(b) Neither Parent shall discuss court proceedings, financial disputes, or adult matters with the Children.
(c) Neither Parent shall question the Children about the other Parent's personal life, relationships, finances, or activities.
(d) Neither Parent shall use the Children as messengers between Parents.

8. RELOCATION (CASE-LAW GOVERNED)

8.1 North Carolina Relocation Standard

North Carolina has no specific relocation statute. Relocation disputes are analyzed under the general modification framework of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-13.7 (substantial change in circumstances affecting the child's welfare) and the best-interest standard of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-13.2. The controlling case law is Ramirez-Barker v. Barker, 107 N.C. App. 71 (1992), which established that a custodial parent's relocation is not itself a substantial change in circumstances, but it may constitute one if detrimental to the child's welfare.

8.2 Ramirez-Barker Factors

When evaluating a proposed relocation, the court considers:
(a) The advantages of the relocation in terms of its capacity to improve the life of the child;
(b) The motives of the relocating parent in seeking the move;
(c) The likelihood that the relocating parent will comply with visitation orders when no longer subject to the jurisdiction of North Carolina courts;
(d) The integrity of the non-relocating parent in resisting the relocation; and
(e) The likelihood that a realistic visitation schedule can be arranged that will preserve and foster the parental relationship with the non-relocating parent.

8.3 Notice Requirement

A Parent proposing to change the Children's residence shall provide written notice to the other Parent at least [____] days before the proposed change. The notice shall include:
(a) The intended new address;
(b) The reason for the move;
(c) A proposed revised custodial schedule;
(d) The proposed effective date.

8.4 Geographic Restriction

☐ Neither Parent shall relocate the Children's primary residence outside of [________________________________] (specify county, region, or mile radius) without the other Parent's written consent or a court order.

☐ No geographic restriction applies. Relocation is governed by the notice and court-approval provisions above.

9. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

9.1 Step 1 — Direct Communication

Parents shall first attempt to resolve disputes through direct, respectful communication.

9.2 Step 2 — Private Mediation or Parenting Coordinator

If direct communication fails, Parents shall engage a:
☐ Private mediator: [________________________________]
☐ Parenting Coordinator (N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 50-90 through 50-100): [________________________________]
☐ Either, as mutually agreed
Cost allocation: ☐ Equal ☐ [____]% Parent A / [____]% Parent B

Parenting Coordinator Authority: If a Parenting Coordinator is appointed by the court pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-91, the Parenting Coordinator may assist with implementation of the custody order, facilitate resolution of day-to-day parenting disputes, and make minor temporary decisions within the scope authorized by the court. The court retains exclusive jurisdiction to determine fundamental issues of custody, visitation, and support (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-92).

9.3 Step 3 — Court-Ordered Custody Mediation

Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-13.1(b)-(c), contested custody and visitation issues must be set for mediation through the North Carolina Custody and Visitation Mediation Program before a trial hearing, unless the court waives mediation for good cause. Good cause may include a showing of domestic violence or undue hardship.

9.4 Step 4 — District Court Hearing

If mediation does not resolve the dispute, either Parent may request a hearing before a District Court Judge. The court will apply the broad best-interest standard of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-13.2(a), considering all relevant factors.

9.5 Governing Law and Forum

This Agreement is governed by North Carolina law. The General Court of Justice, District Court Division, [________________________________] County, retains exclusive, continuing jurisdiction pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 50A-101 through 50A-317 (UCCJEA).

9.6 Attorney's Fees

The court may award reasonable attorney's fees in custody proceedings pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-13.6.

10. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SCREENING (N.C. GEN. STAT. § 50-13.2; CHAPTER 50B)

The Parents acknowledge the following:

☐ No History of Domestic Violence — Neither Parent has been found by a court to have committed acts of domestic violence within the meaning of N.C. Gen. Stat. Chapter 50B, and no Domestic Violence Protective Order (DVPO) has been entered against either Parent.

☐ Prior Finding(s) or DVPO Exist — A court has found that [________________________________] committed acts of domestic violence, or a DVPO has been entered. Case No.: [________________________________]. This Agreement accounts for such findings as follows: [________________________________]

☐ Active DVPO — A Domestic Violence Protective Order (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50B-3) is currently in effect. Case No.: [________________________________]. This Agreement is consistent with the DVPO.

Note: Under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-13.2(a), the court must consider acts of domestic violence between the parties, the safety of the child, and the safety of either party from domestic violence by the other party. Written findings on these factors are required.

11. CHILD'S PREFERENCE

North Carolina has no statutory age at which a child may choose which parent to live with. However, the court may consider the wishes of a child who is of sufficient age and maturity to express a reasoned preference. The weight given to the child's preference is within the trial court's discretion.

☐ Not Applicable — No Child's preference is being considered at this time.

☐ Applicable — [________________________________] (Child's name), age [____], has expressed a preference regarding the custodial arrangement. The Parents have considered the Child's preference along with all other best-interest factors.

12. GUARDIAN AD LITEM (N.C. GEN. STAT. § 50-13.2(e))

☐ Not Applicable — No Guardian ad Litem has been appointed.

☐ Applicable — The court has appointed a Guardian ad Litem pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-13.2(e) to represent the best interests of the Children. The Guardian ad Litem's recommendations have been considered in reaching this Agreement.

Guardian ad Litem Name: [________________________________]

13. CHILD-REARING PROVISIONS

13.1 Substance Use Restrictions

(a) Neither Parent shall use controlled substances (except as lawfully prescribed) during custodial time or within [____] hours before custodial time begins.
(b) Neither Parent shall consume alcohol to the point of impairment during custodial time.
(c) Neither Parent shall allow any third party who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol to care for the Children.

13.2 Firearms Safety

All firearms in either Parent's home shall be stored unloaded in a locked container or with a trigger lock, with ammunition stored separately, inaccessible to the Children, consistent with North Carolina law.

13.3 Introduction of New Partners

If either Parent develops a new romantic relationship:
(a) The new partner shall not be introduced to the Children until the relationship has been stable for at least [____] months;
(b) The Children shall not be asked to call a new partner by a parental title;
(c) ☐ Neither Parent shall allow a new romantic partner to reside overnight while the Children are present until [________________________________].

13.4 Consistency Across Households

Parents shall make reasonable efforts to maintain consistency in bedtime and wake-up routines, homework expectations, screen time limits, discipline approaches, and dietary restrictions related to health or allergies.

13.5 Attendance at Children's Events

Both Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend school events, performances, sporting events, and other activities. Parents shall conduct themselves respectfully toward each other at all events.

14. INSURANCE AND MEDICAL EXPENSES

(a) Health Insurance: [________________________________] (Parent A / Parent B) shall maintain comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for the Children.
(b) Unreimbursed Medical Expenses: Unreimbursed medical, dental, vision, and mental health expenses shall be allocated: ☐ Equally ☐ [____]% Parent A / [____]% Parent B ☐ Proportional to income
(c) Automobile Insurance: Each Parent shall maintain liability automobile insurance when transporting the Children.

15. CHILD SUPPORT CROSS-REFERENCE

☐ Child support is addressed in a separate order or agreement.
☐ Child support is addressed concurrently. See North Carolina Child Support Worksheet A or Worksheet B, attached.
☐ The Parents acknowledge that the custodial timeshare established in this Agreement may affect the calculation of child support under the North Carolina Child Support Guidelines.

16. MODIFICATION AND REVIEW

16.1 Modification Standard

This Agreement, once incorporated as a court order, may be modified pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-13.7 upon a showing of a substantial change in circumstances affecting the welfare of the Children, or upon the mutual written stipulation of both Parents with court approval.

16.2 Periodic Review

The Parents agree to review this Agreement:
☐ Annually on or about [________________________________]
☐ Upon a Child entering middle school, high school, or reaching driving age
☐ Upon any significant change in either Parent's circumstances
☐ Other: [________________________________]

17. GENERAL PROVISIONS

17.1 Integration

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parents regarding joint custody of the Children and supersedes all prior agreements.

17.2 Amendment

This Agreement may be modified only by a written stipulation signed by both Parents and approved by the Court, or by court order following a hearing.

17.3 Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

17.4 Court Enforcement

This Agreement, once incorporated as a court order, is enforceable by contempt proceedings under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 5A-21 and by any other remedy available at law or equity.

17.5 Counterparts and Electronic Signatures

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and by electronic signature, each of which shall be deemed an original.

17.6 Notice

All written notices required under this Agreement shall be sent to the addresses listed in Section 1.1 or to such other address as a Parent may designate in writing.

18. NORTH CAROLINA AOC FORMS CHECKLIST

This Agreement should be filed with the following forms, as applicable:

☐ AOC-CV-600 — Complaint for Custody (or Motion in the Cause)
☐ AOC-CV-100 — Civil Summons
☐ AOC-CV-785 — Domestic Civil Action Cover Sheet
☐ North Carolina Child Support Worksheet A or Worksheet B (if support at issue)
☐ AOC-CV-609 — Order for Custody (Consent Order incorporating this Agreement)
☐ Verified Pleading or Affidavit supporting custody claim

19. EXECUTION

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parents have executed this Agreement as of the date(s) set forth below, and request that the Court approve and incorporate this Agreement as a Consent Order.

PARENT A / PLAINTIFF:

Signature: _________________________________
Print Name: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]

PARENT B / DEFENDANT:

Signature: _________________________________
Print Name: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]

ATTORNEY FOR PARENT A (if applicable):

Signature: _________________________________
Print Name: [________________________________]
NC State Bar No.: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]

ATTORNEY FOR PARENT B (if applicable):

Signature: _________________________________
Print Name: [________________________________]
NC State Bar No.: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]

20. CONSENT ORDER OF THE COURT

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF [________________________________]

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE
DISTRICT COURT DIVISION
File No.: [________________________________]

The Court, having reviewed the foregoing Joint Custody Agreement filed as a Consent Order by the parties, and having considered the best interests of the minor child(ren) pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-13.2, including acts of domestic violence between the parties, the safety of the child, and the safety of either party from domestic violence by the other party, and the Court being satisfied that this Agreement promotes the best interest and welfare of the minor child(ren):

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the foregoing Joint Custody Agreement is approved and incorporated as an Order of this Court, effective [__/__/____].

The Court retains jurisdiction to modify this Order pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-13.7 upon a showing of a substantial change in circumstances affecting the welfare of the child(ren).

Date: [__/__/____]

_________________________________
District Court Judge
[________________________________] Judicial District

Sources and References

North Carolina General Statutes — Custody Provisions

• N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-13.1 — Action or Proceeding for Custody: https://www.ncleg.net/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bysection/chapter_50/gs_50-13.1.html
• N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-13.2 — Best Interest Standard: https://www.ncleg.net/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bysection/chapter_50/gs_50-13.2.html
• N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-13.5 — Procedure in Custody Actions: https://www.ncleg.net/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bysection/chapter_50/gs_50-13.5.html
• N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-13.7 — Modification of Custody Orders: https://www.ncleg.net/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bysection/chapter_50/gs_50-13.7.html

Parenting Coordinator Statute

• N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 50-90 through 50-100 — Article 5, Parenting Coordinator: https://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/ByArticle/Chapter_50/Article_5.pdf

Key Case Law

• Ramirez-Barker v. Barker, 107 N.C. App. 71 (1992) — Relocation factors in custody cases

NC Judicial Branch Resources

• NC Custody and Visitation Mediation Program: https://www.nccourts.gov/programs/child-custody-and-visitation-mediation-program
• NC Court Forms: https://www.nccourts.gov/documents/forms

Prepared for attorney review. This template is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed North Carolina attorney before use.