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Family Law in North Carolina

Is your family facing a legal crisis such as a divorce, child custody or child support?  Or are you concerned about protecting your assets in an upcoming marriage? Let our firm help you through this process. Our services include Separation and Divorce, Prenuptial Agreements, Child Custody and Support Issues, and Adoptions. For more information on a topic, click on the service catagory below.


Separation and Divorce

Before you make the decision to separate in North Carolina, there are several important issues you should consider — where will you live? can you support yourself financially? what will you tell your children?

Many people find it helpful to create a budget and begin compiling copies of important financial records before moving out of the house.  Getting separated in North Carolina does not require any special legal action. You are considered to be separated once you and your spouse begin living in separate residences. North Carolina law requires you to be separated for one year before you can legally file for divorce. Our firm can help you with:

  • Separation Agreements
  • Divorces
  • Domestic Violence
  • Temporary Restraining Orders
For more information, read our Divorce Frequently asked questions or FAQs:


Marriage

Weddings can be an exciting time. However they can also be stressful. In whirlwind of events that take place before a wedding, do not forget to protect your assets. With many people getting married for the second time, you may want to keep assets from the first marriage separate so that children and grandchildren receive their inheritance. Our firm can help you achieve your goals with Prenuptial Agreements, Marital Agreements, Property Agreements and Postnuptial Agreements.

For more information, read our Prenuptial FAQs


 

Child Custody and Support

Children are often the innocent ones caught in the middle of a divorce. Many questions arrise concerning custody, support and visitation. Our firm is here to answer your questions and help you through the process. Our services include:

  • Child Custody
  • Child Support and Enforcement Defense
  • Child Abuse
  • Interstate Child Support Enforcement
  • Child Visitation
For more information, read our FAQs:
Adoption

Adopting a child can be a special event. Our firm has experienced lawyers to assist you with Step-Parent Adoptions and Termination of Parental Rights. For more information, read our
Adoption FAQs.


 


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