by McIlveen Family Law Firm | Apr 11, 2018 | Surrogacy
Before 1978, when the first “test tube” baby was born, no one worried about embryo custody battles. Embryos were in the mother’s womb so they were obviously in the mother’s custody until they were born. Assisted reproductive technology has come...
by McIlveen Family Law Firm | Apr 4, 2018 | Child Custody, Divorce
Moving Kids Out of State Divorce Ramifications: The desire to move your child out of North Carolina to a state where you have friends and family during a divorce is understandable. Divorce can often make you feel isolated, and it is important to have support during...
by McIlveen Family Law Firm | Apr 4, 2018 | Child Custody
Serving in the military poses significant problems for married couples when a spouse is deployed and they cannot control orders that require frequent relocations. When you are divorced, the problems can expand, especially when your ex-spouse is unsupportive of your...
by McIlveen Family Law Firm | Apr 2, 2018 | Adoption
Adult adoptions are easier and less expensive than adoptions of children. Adults are primarily adopted to ensure inheritance, formalize relationships between adult child and stepparent, and to form family ties. Reasons Adults are Adopted Some of the primary reasons...
by McIlveen Family Law Firm | Mar 31, 2018 | North Carolina Law, Alimony
In North Carolina, Alimony is typically ordered If one spouse is dependent on the other spouse to pay the marital expenses, the dependent spouse has a need for support after the parties separate, and the supporting spouse is able to pay the support. Alimony is...
