Child Custody & Support

About the Children…

Crosswhite, Crosswhite, Ashley, Johnson & Allen, PLLC — Statesville, North Carolina

Of all the questions raised by divorce, the most important one may be this: "What is going to be best for the children?

In truth, divorce is going to be hard on the children affected by it no matter what. That said — with the help and advice an experienced divorce lawyer can provide, it is possible to resolve the important child custody, visitation and support differences you might have with your spouse…without putting your children in the middle.

Firm partner Joanne E. Ashley focuses the majority of her practice on helping parents make their way through the process of divorce, while staying focused on doing that with the best long-term interests of their children in mind at the same time. Schedule a consultation with Ms. Ashley today by calling our Statesville offices directly or by contacting our firm online.

At Crosswhite, Crosswhite, Ashley, Johnson & Allen, PLLC, we understand how emotional and highly contentious the issues of child custody and support can be. We provide an objective perspective, a supportive environment and attorneys who work to help parents resolve their differences through negotiation or mediation — rather than through contentious court action.

Various matters we can help you with include:

• Petitions for sole child custody
• Joint child custody arrangements
• Visitation rights (parenting time plans)
• Child support
• Modifications to custody, visitation and support orders
• Enforcement of custody, visitation and support orders
• Step-parent adoptions (terminations of parental rights)
• Relocating with children after divorce

One last word: We strongly believe that wherever possible and appropriate, divorce issues involving children should be settled outside of court. This allows the parents themselves to make decisions regarding their own children, rather than forcing a judge who doesn't know them or their family to do it for them. However, rest assured that our firm has the litigation experience required and is prepared to take your case to court in order to get the right result.

A Community and Family-Oriented Law Practice
Local: 704.498.4089 / Toll Free: 1.888.604.9071

To talk about your child custody or support concerns with an experienced attorney — call our firm at either of the two phone numbers listed above or contact us online.