Where can I find North Carolina's adoption statutes?

North Carolina stepparent adoption is governed by North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 48. Here are the key statutes:

• N.C.G.S. § 48-3-301

https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/ByArticle/Chapter_48/Article_3.pdf

• N.C.G.S. § 48-2-301

https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/ByArticle/Chapter_48/Article_2.pdf

Key provisions:

• Residency: 6 months (N.C.G.S. § 48-2-100)
• Abandonment: 6 months (N.C.G.S. § 48-3-603)
• Child consent: Age 12+ (N.C.G.S. § 48-3-601)
• Home study: Waived for stepparents (N.C.G.S. § 48-3-503)

You don't need to read these yourself — we know them inside out and prepare all your documents in compliance with North Carolina law. But they're here if you want to review them.