Can a parent lose custody of their child?

Yes, a parent in North Carolina can lose custody of their child. In North Carolina, Child Custody law is governed by Chapter 50 of the North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS). Under this law, a parent may lose custody of their child if found to be unsuitable or unable to provide proper care for the child. A court may consider a parent’s mental health, history of abuse, criminal record, history of substance abuse, or any other factors in determining if a parent is unfit or unsuitable. When determining custody in North Carolina, a court will consider what is in the best interests of the child. If a court finds that a parent is unable to provide proper care or is otherwise unfit, it can award sole physical and legal custody to the other parent or to a guardian. If any parent is found to be unfit, a court can also consider awarding joint custody. Joint custody means that the parents share legal and physical custody of the child, but one parent may be awarded primary residential custody. This means that the child would primarily live with one parent, but both parents would share responsibility for making decisions about the child’s care, education, and extracurricular activities. Finally, a parent in North Carolina can lose custody of their child if a court finds that the child would be better off in another home. The court may order temporary custody to a family member, relative, or foster parent, with the goal of eventually returning the child to their parent.

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