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Child Custody During the Coronavirus

April 6, 2020 by Admin

The current Statewide, Wake County and Durham County “stay at home” orders may create some questions for parents regarding custodial time with their children.  The governor’s statewide “stay at home” order is in effect until April 30, 2020 and lists traveling between residences for custody exchanges or visitation as an “essential” activity.  Parents are advised to work together to create a plan in the event one of the parents or children becomes ill or needs to be quarantined.  Otherwise, parents should continue to follow their custody order or agreement with regard to custodial exchanges.  While North Carolina courts have not issued any rulings regarding the effect of the virus on custodial time, parents should adhere to recommended guidelines regarding social distancing and handwashing.  A parent should not use the other’s perceived failure to follow these guidelines as a basis to deny custodial time.  As always, parents should strive to keep their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Child Custody, Covid-19 Tagged With: Child Custody, Coronavirus, Durham County, Wake County

Unemployment and COVID-19 – Resource for North Carolina Employees & Employers

April 1, 2020 by Admin

While independent contractors and self-employed workers are not typically eligible for unemployment benefits, they may qualify for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance as a result of COVID-19.   These are certainly unprecedented times.  With the COVID-19 pandemic, many North Carolina employers and families are grappling with unemployment issues.  If you are laid off temporarily, or your hours are reduced due to COVID-19, you may qualify for unemployment.   You can apply online at https://des.nc.gov. or by phone at 888-737-0259.   Due to high call volume it is recommended that you apply on-line.  You will need your social security number, information regarding your most recent employment and pay, your work history for the last two years and a bank account number and routing information for direct deposit.   While independent contractors and self-employed workers are not typically eligible for unemployment benefits, they may … [Read more...]

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