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How do I change my name after getting married in North Carolina?Step 1.You'll need a certified copy of your marriage license in order to change your name on your driver's license and your Social Security card. Wait at least a few days after the ceremony is performed to allow sufficient time for your license to ...

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By Christopher AdkinsIn North Carolina, under NCGS 48-5-101, any adult may adopt another adult, but spouses may not adopt each other. Adult adoption may be for a number of reasons including a transfer of inheritance rights, the recognition of a close relationship, or the potential benefits the adoptee may qualify for (ex. medical insurance, immigration ...

Step 1. Petition the court for Adoption. The petition must be signed by the adoptive parent(s), and may be filed in the county where the adoptee has lived for at least six consecutive months or from birth, where the child placing agency is located or where the petitioner has lived or been domiciled for at ...

Step 1. Contact your county's Department of Social Services who provides and arranges for adoptions services at no cost for children in the foster care system.Step 2. Department of Social Services will ask about your family background and composition. You will also be asked for a description of the child you seek to adopt. You ...