Frequently Asked Questions
We know family law can feel overwhelming—and sometimes, just getting clear answers makes all the difference. Below you’ll find thoughtful responses to the questions we hear most often, designed to help you feel informed, prepared, and empowered as you move forward.
How often should a parenting plan be reviewed?
There's no required schedule for this in North Carolina, but I usually tell clients to treat it the way you'd treat anything else that needs to grow with your family: check in when life changes, not just when things break down.
Good moments to take a second look include:
- A new school year, especially with a schedule or extracurricular change.
- A parent's job change that affects availability or income.
- A move, even a local one that shifts drive times.
- Your child getting older, since what works for a six-year-old rarely still fits at fourteen.
If both parents agree on updates, you can often formalize changes through a consent order without a big court fight. If you can't agree and something has genuinely changed, that's when a modification request becomes worth discussing. Either way, a plan that hasn't been touched in years is usually a plan that's due for one.
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