What To Expect If Department of Social Services Is Called On You

How you parent can be judged and sometimes misunderstood by others. This can lead to allegations of abuse or neglect, which in some situations can lead to an investigation by the Department of Social Services (“DSS”). DSS is an organization designed to provide...

Can I Seek Visitation of My Non-Biological Child?

In North Carolina, third parties, such as grandparents and stepparents, have very limited rights to visitation of the non-biological child if the biological parent opposes. It is a biological parent’s constitutional right to oppose visitation for a non-biological...

Who Can Bring Up A Paternity Test?

If you are married when your child is born, paternity is automatic in North Carolina. The parents of that child are deemed the legal mother and father, with all rights and responsibilities that the roles entail. If you are not married at the time of the child’s...

Will My Inheritance Be Split After I Separate From My Spouse?

In North Carolina, if a party files a claim for equitable distribution, the court will classify, value, and distribute the marital estate. In general, all assets and debts acquired by the parties, from the date of marriage until the date of...