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North Carolina Family Laws

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Welcome to FindLaw’s North Carolina Family Laws section, with links to state resources and regularly updated information about such topics as marriage, divorce, adoption, child support, and child custody. Most family laws are quite similar to those of other states, with a few differences. For example, North Carolina does not permit same-sex couples to get married and has tight restrictions on abortion (which is legal under federal law). As a practice area, family law also includes child abuse, domestic abuse, stalking, and protective orders (all of which cross over into criminal law as well.

Learn About North Carolina Family Laws

  • North Carolina Child Support Guidelines

    Useful guide to how child support amounts are calculated in North Carolina, including a summary of general considerations that help determine amounts; a list of state guidelines; and related information.

  • North Carolina Abortion Laws

    Summary of North Carolina laws and regulations pertaining to abortion in the state, such as when an abortion is considered illegal and parental consent requirements for minors.

  • North Carolina Prohibited Marriage Laws

    Overview of the acceptable grounds for having one’s marriage annulled in the state of North Carolina, such as a lack of capacity and a list of prohibited marriages.

  • North Carolina Domestic Violence Laws

    Overview of North Carolina domestic violence laws, including legal grounds for charging defendants with the crime, penalties and sentences for offenders, information for victims, and links to related resource.

  • North Carolina Child Custody Laws

    The basics of North Carolina child custody laws and regulations, with information about whether joint custody is offered; the availability of grandparents’ visitation rights; and links to additional information about custody.

  • North Carolina Marital Property Laws

    Overview of the marital property law in North Carolina which does not recognize community property for personal or real property acquired before and during the marriage.

North Carolina Family Law Articles

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