Family Law News & Resources

How changing marriage laws affect step-parent adoption

July 22, 2015

Prior to recent court decisions finding a constitutional right to same-sex marriage, couples in same-sex relationships raising children together faced a plethora of issues. For example, consider the following scenario, Alexis and Ann are in a committed relationship and have lived together as though they were married for several years. The couple decides that they…

When can grandparents get custody or visitation rights of their grandchildren?

July 13, 2015

Biological parents have a constitutional right to the care, custody, and control of their minor children. However, there are circumstances under which a grandparent can also seek custody of or visitation with their grandchildren. In North Carolina, there are four statutes that let a grandparent maintain an action or proceeding for custody or visitation of…

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