by Angela McIlveen | Oct 2, 2026 | Marriage, Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements, North Carolina Law
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...
by Angela McIlveen | Jun 30, 2022 | North Carolina Law
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...
by Angela McIlveen | Apr 11, 2018 | North Carolina Law, Divorce, Divorce & Separation
Alternative Dispute Resolution North Carolina Family Law Arbitration Arbitration lets you resolve a divorce dispute privately, on your own timeline, in front of a decision-maker you help choose, but it comes with real trade-offs worth understanding before you sign an...
by Angela McIlveen | Apr 11, 2018 | North Carolina Law, Alimony, Alimony & Property Division
Tax Law & Alimony Is Alimony Taxable in North Carolina? What Divorcing Spouses Need to Know Alimony awards in North Carolina remain highly discretionary and fact-specific. Unlike child support, there is no formula or calculator that can reliably predict whether...
by Angela McIlveen | Mar 30, 2018 | Adoption, Adoption & Surrogacy, North Carolina Law
Blended Families NC Stepparent Adoption: Requirements and Process Stepparent adoption lets a stepparent become a child’s legal parent, while affecting the legal relationship with only one biological parent. Schedule a Consultation Key point: Unlike most...
by Angela McIlveen | Apr 3, 2017 | Domestic Violence, North Carolina Law
Protective Orders DVPO in NC: Domestic Violence Protective Orders If you’re afraid for your safety or a family member’s, a domestic violence protective order can remove someone from your home and prohibit contact. Schedule a Consultation If you’re in...
