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Oftentimes, when people picture adoption, they think of a couple adopting a child domestically or internationally through an adoption agency. This is a common form of adoption, but it is not the only type. The practice of adoption has evolved to include stepparent...
Parents possess substantial rights on raising their children. But under certain circumstances, grandparents may have custody and visitation rights when it is in the child’s best interests. Grandparent’s role North Carolina law addresses parental rights and the limited...
Some divorced parents seem to go about co-parenting with ease. They agree on house rules, attend special events together and work as a team even though they are no longer married. This type of teamwork is not possible for all divorced parents, however. Sometimes a...
For any North Carolina couple contemplating divorce, the division of marital assets is one of the most stressful issues they will face. The process of dividing assets usually includes determining the net value of the family home (unless the couple has resolved this...
Dividing property during the divorce process can be stressful, not only because emotions are often running on high, but also because the outcome can have significant financial ramifications for a long time to come. While this is true in nearly every case, the property...
North Carolina’s country music fans have likely been captivated by the Kelly Clarkson divorce saga. This is just one of the many recent celebrity divorce dramas that have played out in the public square. Indeed, even on television programs and in movies, divorce is...
Sometimes, spouses decide that the best option is to separate. In North Carolina, they must meet certain requirements to be legally separated. After those are met, they can divorce if they choose to do so. Separation agreement In order for couples to be considered...
When a couple decides to divorce, it can be difficult in even the best circumstances. Sometimes, it is exceptionally hard if one spouse believes a third party has interfered with the marriage. In these situations, they may not be aware that they have an option to...
Adoption is a legal process that establishes a parent-child relationship between two people. North Carolina residents may be familiar with child adoption cases, in which an adult or couple adopt a child from within the country or internationally to make the child...
Money can be a big factor in choosing to stay in a marriage or seek divorce. Some people may elect to put off divorce because they are unsure of how they will financially survive without the income and support of their partner. What all North Carolina residents should...
