FAMILY LAW BLOG
Who Gets the Dog? A New North Carolina Case on Pets and Breakups
In Moore v. Volastro, the North Carolina Court of Appeals decided who owned a Great Dane after a couple split up. The case shows that pets are treated as property in North Carolina and what evidence decides who keeps them.
Your Ex May Still Have the Keys: Car Apps, Stalking and Divorce
A divorce judgment can give you the car without removing your former spouse from the app that unlocks, starts and tracks it. Here is how to check access, how to get it removed, and why connected accounts belong in every separation agreement and protective order.
Business Goodwill in a North Carolina Divorce After Sneed v. Johnston
The North Carolina Supreme Court held in Sneed v. Johnston that the personal goodwill of a professional practice is not marital property. Here is what that means for business owners and their spouses.
Divorce Lawyers for Men in North Carolina
For Fathers and Husbands Divorce Lawyers for Men in North Carolina Men come to us with the same three fears: losing time with their children, paying support they cannot afford, and handing over half of what they built. North Carolina law does not favor mothers or...
Green Cards, Marriage and Divorce in North Carolina
Immigration & Family Law Green Cards, Marriage & Divorce A marriage-based green card ties one spouse's immigration status to the marriage. When that marriage ends, or starts to, the timing of the divorce can decide whether the immigrant spouse keeps their...
Does North Carolina Have Common Law Marriage?
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...
The North Carolina Estate Planning Guide
Estate Planning in North Carolina The North Carolina Estate Planning Guide Who needs a plan, what goes in one, how a will and a trust differ, and the mistakes that undo good intentions. Written by a family law firm that sees what happens when the plan is missing....
The Best Lawyers in America® Recognizes Five McIlveen Family Law Attorneys for 2027
Angela McIlveen, Sean McIlveen and Alexander French are listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2027; Kisha Patel and Chelsi Jolly are recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
The Best Lawyers in America® Lists McIlveen Family Law Attorneys for 2024
Update: see the firm’s attorneys recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® Released McIlveen Family Law Firm would like to congratulate its attorneys for being recognized in The Best Lawyers in...
Appealing a Family Court Order in North Carolina
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 Consultation Short...