FAMILY LAW BLOG
Divorce Lawyers for Men in North Carolina
For Fathers and Husbands Divorce Lawyers for Men in North Carolina Men come to us with the same three fears: losing time with their children, paying support they cannot afford, and handing over half of what they built. North Carolina law does not favor mothers or...
Green Cards, Marriage and Divorce in North Carolina
Immigration & Family Law Green Cards, Marriage & Divorce A marriage-based green card ties one spouse's immigration status to the marriage. When that marriage ends, or starts to, the timing of the divorce can decide whether the immigrant spouse keeps their...
Does North Carolina Have Common Law Marriage?
Marriage & Family Law in North Carolina Does North Carolina Have Common Law Marriage? No, North Carolina does not let couples become legally married just by living together. Here is what that means for your rights, the one exception that surprises most people, and...
The North Carolina Estate Planning Guide
Estate Planning in North Carolina The North Carolina Estate Planning Guide Who needs a plan, what goes in one, how a will and a trust differ, and the mistakes that undo good intentions. Written by a family law firm that sees what happens when the plan is missing....
The Best Lawyers in America® Recognizes Five McIlveen Family Law Attorneys for 2027
Angela McIlveen, Sean McIlveen and Alexander French are listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2027; Kisha Patel and Chelsi Jolly are recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
The Best Lawyers in America® Lists McIlveen Family Law Attorneys for 2024
Update: see the firm’s attorneys recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® Released McIlveen Family Law Firm would like to congratulate its attorneys for being recognized in The Best Lawyers in...
Appealing Court Order
Appeals Appealing a Family Court Order in North Carolina Disagreeing with a judge's ruling is common. Successfully appealing it is rare. Here's what's actually appealable, how the process works, and why most family law appeals fail. Schedule a Consultation Short...
Happy 18th Birthday! Now What?
Turning 18 Happy 18th Birthday! Now What Changes Legally? Turning 18 makes your child a legal adult, which means your authority to make decisions for them ends unless you plan ahead. Schedule a Consultation Key point: Once a child turns 18, parents lose automatic...
Domestic Violence Abuse Quiz
Quick Exit Domestic Violence Domestic Violence & Abuse Quiz 125 questions to help you recognize abusive behavior and assess your level of risk, answer at your own pace, privately. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. This quiz is not a substitute for...
Can I Date Now?
Dating While Separated. Is It Ok? What is separation for purposes of divorce in North Carolina? Legal separation in NC is living separate and apart, under different roofs, with at least one spouse intending the separation to be permanent. There is no legal separation...