1. I am under a Child Custody Court order to the exchange of my children with the other parent, 和 I fear exchanging the children as ordered because of COVID-19. Do I have to continue to exchange the children under these circumstances?
The Judicial Branch through the Family Court Advisory Commission issued recommendations that were approved by Chief Justice Cheri Beasley last week. The goals are consistency 和 stability in the best interest of the child(ren). The recommendations do not 应用 to Chapter 50B cases related to domestic violence.
库珀州长的3月27日, 2020 “stay at home” order prohibits nonessential travel but allows for “travel between one’s place or places of residence for purposes including, 但不限于, child custody or visitation arrangements.”
Parents are encouraged to check restrictions if the visitation exchange is between states.
COVID-19 in 和 of itself is not a reason to deny parenting times under a court order.
2. I am under a Child Custody Court order for the exchange of my children with the other parent, 和 the other parent has tested positive for COVID-19. Do I have to continue to exchange the children under these circumstances?
The recommendation signed by Chief Justice Beasley indicates that if a parent or a member of his/her household is diagnosed
with or displays symptoms of COVID-19, the other parent should be notified as soon as possible. The parents in this situation should follow the advice of their health care provider(s).
Do not contact First Responders for parenting concerns, unless domestic violence is involved or unless there is an immediate health 和 safety risk. An immediate risk might be a child having trouble breathing 和 needing emergency help or transport to a medical facility.
3. I am under a Child Custody Court order for the exchange of my children with the other parent, but is a health care worker treating COVID-19 patients? Do I have to continue to exchange the children under these circumstances?
COVID-19 is not a reason in 和 of itself to violate a court order.
4. I am under a Child Custody Court order for the exchange of my children with the other parent, 和 the other parent is acting recklessly by not following the Governor’s Stay home order?
Unless the parties are restrained from communicating by a Court order, parents are encouraged to communicate about precautions they are taking to slow the spread of COVID-19 和 to ensure the safety of the child(ren). A parent is not permitted to deny parenting time based upon the other parent’s unwillingness to discuss that parent’s precautionary measures taken or a parent’s belief that the other parent’s precautions are insufficient.
5. My children are not in school, 和 I have the children most of the summer. 我现在可以拿了吗?
No. 学校放假的时候, parenting time continues as if the children are attending school in accordance with the regular school calendar of the regular school district the children are in. Follow the school calendar, even if the school is out for COVID-19.
6. Is mediation available for custody issues related to COVID-19 in the Triad?
Yes, remote mediation on COVID-19 issues may be available. Each county operates a unique Child Custody Mediation program, 和 the rules 和 hours vary. 许多人都在做Zoom中介. 联系 your county’s Child Custody Mediation office.
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