View Profile

Lancaster and Saint Louis

(39)

Property Division, Family Law, Business Law

“I was going throw a custody battle between my 2 boys father and his new wife ( whom was trying to get custody of my 2 children, because my children's father was now incarcerated for numerous drug trafficking charges) and not to mention the wife who w...”

i

View Profile

The Olsinski Law Firm

(49)

Personal Injury, Driving While Intoxicated Dwi, Criminal Defense

“Wanna take the time to thank you Kelly you handled my case and most importantly you kept me updated every step of the way so I wanna thank the time to say thank you.”

i

View Profile

Billick Rogers Family Law

(48)

Child Custody and Visitation, Modifying Court Orders, Divorce

“I have been fighting custody for my son for awhile, then I got in contact with Amber Billick and totally got the job done & I thank her for helping me and my kids be a happy family, I totally recommend her she's a boss in the courtroom!”

FAQs

How Long Do I Need To Be Separated From My Spouse Before Filing For Divorce?

Once you have been separated for one year, you (or an attorney on your behalf) must file a complaint for absolute divorce with the clerk of court. The complaint must then be served on your spouse by a sheriff or by certified mail. Your spouse will then have 30 days during which to respond to your complaint if he or she so chooses. Once the 30 days expire, you or your attorney can get a court date to have a judge sign a divorce judgment. Different counties in North Carolina have different procedures for getting your case on a court calendar.

Do I Have To Wait One Year Before Getting Child Or Spousal Support?

You do not have to wait for the one-year separation period to end to file a lawsuit for equitable distribution (property issues), child custody, child support or spousal support.

Can I Get An Annulment?

You may qualify for an annulment if: (1) you or your spouse are physically impotent, (2) you find out your spouse is already married to someone else, (3) you were the victim of fraud or duress, (4) you lacked the capacity to contract at the time of the marriage, or (5) you find out you and your spouse are related (nearer of kin than first cousins). If you believe you meet any of these criteria, you should consult with an attorney. You cannot get an annulment just based on the short length of a marriage.

Do My Children Have A Say In Who They Will Live With?

One factor a judge may consider in determining issues of child custody is the wishes of the child. If the judge determines that your child is of appropriate age and is mature enough to provide the court with helpful information, the child may be allowed to testify in court or to speak with the judge in chambers. A child does not have the right to choose whom he or she wants to live with, but his or her wishes are one of several factors that a judge can take into consideration when making a custody decision.

Are All Aspects Of A Child Custody Order Enforceable?

After the judge hears all of the evidence he or she will put a custody order in place setting forth, among other things, the times the child is to be with each parent. This order is valid and binding unless it is set aside or modified. Once an order is in place you must abide by it or the other party can seek to have you held in contempt. To be found in contempt, a judge must find that you are in willful violation of a valid court order. An active jail sentence is a possible punishment.

We try to answer commonly asked questions like these on the FAQ page of our website.

i

View Profile

Ferguson Hayes Hawkins

(27)

Land Use & Zoning, Probate, Personal Injury

“I had the pleasure of working with Ferguson Hayes Hawkins law firm for my recent legal matter, and I cannot express how impressed I am with their exceptional services from start to finish that demonstrated the upmost professionalism, expertise and de...”

i

View Profile

Vernon Russell Attorney at Law

(12)

Dui/Dwi, Workers' Compensation, Traffic Violations

“Mr Frank plumber represented me in my restraining order case he is the best attorneys in Concord and would highly recommend him for any problems that you might need an attorney for thank you Mr plumber for your services on April 22 2015”

i

View Profile

The Law Offices of Darrin M. Gamradt

(15)

Concord Criminal Defense Lawyer

“Im greatful for his service i will recommend him to people i know that needs a good lawyer”

i

View Profile

The Law Offices of Annette R. Heim

(17)

Child

“I have never met with a lawyer as friendly upfront and amazing as annette or ms kay.”

i

View Profile

The Law Offices of Aimee E. Cain

(1)

Divorce Mediation, Family Law, Property Division

“Best attorney I could have hired, I know everyone says that when they win.”

i

View Profile

Remington & Dixon

(48)

Probation Violations, Therapist, Professional License Defense

“I contacted Remington and Dixon and they were very nice and professional and told me that I may have to take classes if they could not get it dismissed but their ultimate goal was to get it dismissed no points on my license and no increase in my insu...”

Featured

Regardless of marital status or relationship with the other parent, any parent has the right to petition for custody. In certain situations, third parties such as grandparents, relatives, or individuals who provided care for the child may also seek visitation or custody rights. The extent of stepparent custody and visitation rights varies significantly from state to state. In North Carolina, unless a stepparent has legally adopted their stepchild, they typically do not retain custody and visitation rights in the event of a divorce from the child’s biological parent. In select circumstances, North Carolina law permits stepparents to seek custody. Moreover, the court must determine that granting custody and visitation to the stepparent is in the child’s best interests. Legal guardianship is not the same as step-child adoption. In certain circumstances Legal Guardianship may be the more viable solution. Courts tend to favor biological parents unless it can be proven that one or both biological parents are unable or unwilling to care for the child. A family law attorney can help you evaluate your situation and represent your interests in court, Contact Remington & Dixon, PLLC today.

i

View Profile

Seiferflatow

(47)

Workers Compensation, Business Law, Family Law & Divorce

“They are ALL top notch with the process from beginning to end and that includes even the extra mile that they go in the case that your case is not in their field as they also provide referrals.”

i

View Profile

Steven T. Meier

(46)

Immigration, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense

“Meier work team, because in addition to being very professional in what they do, in my opinion they have something fundamental that today not many enjoy that privilege and that is that human side, where they know how to understand their clients and o...”

i

View Profile

Dozier Miller Law Group

(49)

Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Litigation

“Not only is his very knowledgeable on the subject he is also a very down to earth guy, he made me and my husband feel very comfortable and answered all our questions.”

i

View Profile

Essex Richards

(40)

Labor & Employment, Bankruptcy Debtor/Creditor Relations, Mergers Acquisitions

“Heather and her Para Legal Cynthia were very professional, knowledgeable, and sensitive to clients' needs' I have nothing but positive memories of my dealings with them, and I will gladly recommend them to anyone in need of excellent legal service.”

i

View Profile

Sodoma Law

(45)

Separation Agreements, Family Law, Postnuptial Agreements

“Her and her team will work tirelessly to see that your legal needs are met and she will do it with a level of kindness and compassion that is unmatched.”

i

View Profile

Jetton & Meredith

(49)

Expunged
Outcome
Custody

“I would recommend anyone wanting a great lawyer that's going to listen to your concerns and do whatever they can do to help you, then you definitely need to see Mark Jetton and his firm.”

i

View Profile

Prism Family Law Firm

(47)

Family Law, Child Support, Equitable Distribution

“If you are looking for high quality representation and don't want to be made to feel like a insignificant client I would definitely recommend Hunter and Hein.”

i

View Profile

Arnold & Smith

(49)

Wills & Estates, Appellate Law, Landlord Tenant Law

“William Shelly is a 5 star attorney he is extremely helpful ,very efficient his professionalism is top can t thank you enough for helping resolve my issue thanks again.”

i

View Profile

Adkins Law

(43)

Family Law >, Traffic / DWI >, Other Practice Areas >

“As a professional who sometimes gets inundated with emails, calls, and overhead expectations in addition to my main responsibilities, I can appreciate how chaotic it can be and where communication can get difficult.”

i

View Profile

The Emory Law Firm

(45)

Quality of Service
Communication
Results

“After seven months I finally got my check from my case and this is actually a great place to go to when you have a car Accident or accidents at work and they are good on updating you on your case from seeing other cases from other people going to oth...”

i

View Profile

GPS Law Group

(37)

Criminal Law, Estate Law, Personal Injury Law

“I have use Attorney Douglas Simmons and his firm for many, many years and have sent others to him because I have been very satisfied with the professional service that they rendered, the quick response time, and the highest quality of work.”

i

View Profile

Goodman Carr Laughrun Levine Greene

(35)

Appeals & Post-Conviction Relief, Criminal Defense, Title IX Investigations

“While I will say that I was surprised how extremely arduous and monotonous the actual court process was while sitting in the courtroom for almost two hours before the judge even entered the courtroom, it was apparent that much of the banter and inter...”

i

View Profile

Miller Cushing Holladay

(49)

Legal Services
Divorce
Ethic

“In a very kind and understanding fashion, Chris very methodically walked me through the legal aspects and assured me the chances of a successful result were within reach.”

i

View Profile

Road to Resolution

(33)

High Net Worth Divorce, Cohabitation & Non-Marital Agreements, Pre "I Do" Education

“I highly recommend the collaborative process and Road 2 Resolution to anyone interested in generating a fair settlement without the cost, stress and uncertainty of litigation.”

i

View Profile

Law Office of Kelli Y. Allen

(47)

Visa
Law Firm
Custody

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart, lawyer Kelli, for all your support, you are excellent immigration lawyers, I am grateful for your excellent work.”

i

Average Cost	$2897
Minimum cost	$927
Maximum cost	$13901
Avg Per Hour Rates	$348

Best Adoption Lawyers in Concord, NC

The highest-rated Family Formation Law companies out of 199 vetted & reviewed in the Concord area.

Lancaster and Saint Louis

The Olsinski Law Firm

Billick Rogers Family Law

Ferguson Hayes Hawkins

Vernon Russell Attorney at Law

The Law Offices of Darrin M. Gamradt

The Law Offices of Annette R. Heim

The Law Offices of Aimee E. Cain

Remington & Dixon

Seiferflatow

Steven T. Meier

Dozier Miller Law Group

Essex Richards

Sodoma Law

Jetton & Meredith

Prism Family Law Firm

Arnold & Smith

Adkins Law

The Emory Law Firm

GPS Law Group

Goodman Carr Laughrun Levine Greene

Miller Cushing Holladay

Road to Resolution

Law Office of Kelli Y. Allen

Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Legal Services in Concord, NC Cost Estimates

Why these companies made our list

Adoption Lawyers near Concord

Popular in Concord