Custody presumption
Best Interests of the Child Standard
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-13.2
Custody & parenting time in North Carolina
Best-interest standard; joint or sole custody as appropriate.
Read the general guide: Custody: Legal & PhysicalEstablishing paternity in North Carolina
Affidavit of Parentage or court action.
Read the general guide: Establishing PaternityChild support in North Carolina
Income Shares guidelines.
Read the general guide: Child Support & Imputed IncomeRelocation & move-away in North Carolina
Relocation reviewed under best interests.
Read the general guide: Relocation & Jurisdiction (UCCJEA)Protective orders & false allegations in North Carolina
Domestic Violence Protective Orders (50B) available.
Read the general guide: Protective & Restraining OrdersNorth Carolina fathers' rights FAQ
North Carolina follows the "Best Interests of the Child Standard" approach. Best-interest standard; joint or sole custody as appropriate.
General educational summary of North Carolina law, not legal advice. Statutes and local rules change—verify with the official court source and a licensed North Carolina family-law attorney before acting.