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Establishing Paternity in NC: Deadlines, DNA Tests & Parent Rights

Quick answer: North Carolina provides court proceedings and qualifying affidavits to establish paternity. A civil action…

Martine LawOctober 12, 2026

Divorce Family Law

Absolute Divorce vs. Divorce from Bed and Board in North Carolina

Quick answer: An absolute divorce ends a North Carolina marriage. The usual no-fault route requires at…

Martine LawOctober 11, 2026

Family Law

Stepparent Adoption in North Carolina: Understanding the Process

When a stepparent has built a strong bond with a child and plays an active role…

Martine LawJune 22, 2026

Family Law

Can a North Carolina Restraining Order Be Removed Before the Court Hearing Date?

Quick answer: Sometimes, but the procedure depends on the stage of the North Carolina protective-order case.…

Martine LawMay 27, 2026

Child Custody Family Law

Accused of Being an Unfit Parent in NC: Custody Standards & Evidence

Quick answer: Being called an unfit parent does not automatically decide a North Carolina custody case.…

Martine LawDecember 20, 2025

Child Custody Family Law

Parenting Time in High-Conflict NC Custody Cases

Quick answer: Conflict between parents does not automatically eliminate parenting time in North Carolina. Courts focus…

Martine LawDecember 17, 2025

Divorce Family Law

Do Uncontested and Contested Divorces Work Differently in North Carolina?

Yes. In North Carolina, both types of divorce require a one-year separation. After that, the process…

Martine LawDecember 15, 2025

Child Custody Family Law

How North Carolina Handles Custody When One Parent Lives In Another State

Distance changes everything. If you have filed a case of child custody and your spouse lives…

Martine LawDecember 15, 2025

Divorce Family Law

Can You Change Your Name As Part Of A North Carolina Divorce Decree?

Quick answer: You can request a qualifying former surname in a North Carolina divorce complaint or…

Martine LawDecember 14, 2025

Child Custody Family Law

What Happens When One Parent Denies Visitation, According to a North Carolina Child Custody Lawyer

Quick answer: If a parent denies visitation in North Carolina, start with the actual custody order…

Martine LawDecember 14, 2025

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