by admin | Sep 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by admin | Sep 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by admin | Jul 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by admin | Jul 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by admin | Jul 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Divorce is the termination of a marriage. As part of the separation process, one spouse may decide to move out of state. If you and your spouse live separately, particularly in different states, you can file for divorce in either state where both spouses are living,...