Child Custody
Lawyers in Hickory and Surrounding Areas
Experienced Family Law Representation in Hickory, NC and Surrounding Areas
When it comes to your children, you deserve trusted legal guidance that puts their best interests first. At King & Rowe, our family law attorneys help parents navigate child custody, visitation, and support arrangements with compassion and clarity. We work to achieve fair, practical solutions — whether through negotiation, mediation, or court representation.
Why Clients Trust Us
Few legal issues are as emotionally charged as those involving child custody. When parents separate or divorce, decisions about where children will live and how time will be shared can be complex and deeply personal.
At King & Rowe, Attorneys at Law, our family attorneys understand that your children’s well-being is your top priority — and it’s ours, too. Our Hickory child custody lawyers provide compassionate, experienced representation to protect your parental rights while focusing on what’s best for your children.
Understanding Child Custody in North Carolina
North Carolina law recognizes two main types of custody:
Courts can award joint custody (shared between both parents) or sole custody (granted to one parent). In every case, the court's guiding principle is the best interests of the child.
Legal Custody
Refers to the right to make major decisions about a child's upbringing — including education, healthcare, and religious instruction.
Physical Custody
Determines where the child lives and how much time they spend with each parent.
Factors Considered in Custody Decisions
When deciding custody, North Carolina courts evaluate several factors, including:
No two families are the same. At King & Rowe, we take the time to understand your situation and advocate for a custody arrangement that truly serves your child's best interests.
Custody Agreements and Modifications
We can help you file for or defend against custody modifications, always keeping your child's welfare at the center of our strategy.
Initial Custody Orders
Our attorneys can help you negotiate a fair custody arrangement through mediation or settlement, avoiding unnecessary conflict when possible. When an agreement can't be reached, we are fully prepared to represent you in court.
Modifying Custody Orders
Life changes — and sometimes custody arrangements need to change with it. North Carolina allows custody modifications when there has been a substantial change in circumstances, such as:
Visitation and Parenting Time
Even when one parent has primary custody, the other parent typically retains visitation rights (also called parenting time). Our firm helps design practical, fair schedules that reflect your family’s unique situation — from traditional alternating weekends to more flexible, shared arrangements.
When necessary, we also represent parents seeking or opposing supervised visitation, ensuring that safety and fairness are preserved.
Why Choose King & Rowe?
When your future is at stake, you deserve attorneys who combine experience, integrity, and genuine care.
"Our goal is to help you reach a custody outcome that protects your relationship with your child and provides long-term stability for your family."
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If you are facing a custody dispute, modification, or enforcement issue, King & Rowe, Attorneys at Law can help. We offer strategic legal counsel focused on protecting your children — and your parental rights.
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