Whenever you bring a new child into the family, you want to spend time with them. This time is a necessity. Infants and young children must be taken care of and supervised 24 hours a day. Your child will also…
While there is nothing legally preventing you from dating before your divorce is finalized, it is important to understand that your actions leading up to and during North Carolina’s mandatory one-year separation period can affect the outcome of your divorce…
Also known as third-party custody, non-parental custody is when an adult other than a child’s parents is granted custody. Non-parental custody may be appropriate in several situations, including when a child’s parents have passed away, are negligent, abusive or cannot…
During a divorce, it is possible that your ex’s lawyer will schedule a deposition. A divorce deposition takes place outside of the courtroom, usually at an attorney’s office or conference room of some sort. It can be nerve-wracking to attend…
Adoption costs in North Carolina vary based on the type of adoption you are seeking. Adopting a child through a state-licensed agency costs very little compared to adoption through a private organization. However, your adoption choice may initially be based…