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We can only practice within North Carolina and can not provide answers for out of state... Read Answer
Take your order to an attorney to review. We cannot answer questions about an order that we cannot see.
The paternal grandmother must first establish paternity before she can assert the grandparent's rights. This can be done with a genetic test.
A felony doesn't necessarily mean that a parent won't get primary custody, but it's not a good look. Custody determinations are highly fact-specific... Read Answer
What is your capacity as a third party? Are you a grandparent or other relative? You do not need to sign anything, but you do need to provide a... Read Answer
He can't sign over rights unless someone else adopts. If you want to agree to no child support you can certainly do that by deviating down to zero on... Read Answer
Check your divorce decree and parenting plan. Most decrees require a notice both to the other party and to the court before you are allowed to... Read Answer
It depends on if there is an order in place. If there is not, then the father has no custody rights whatsoever. That said, if you call the police... Read Answer
No and no. If he truly didn't want a baby, he had the choice not to unzip his pants.
That should be sufficient to obtain custody. You will likely need to obtain a guardian ad litem to testify as to her conduct, but you should be able... Read Answer
I recommend that instead of custody you seek guardianship. It is an easier process and can stay in effect after your sister passes.
If you were awarded parenting time, file a motion to show cause for not allowing you to see them. If you are not awarded parenting time, file a... Read Answer
You will need to petition the probate court and have him served with the petition. If he does not contest the petition, then the child's name can be... Read Answer
You are allowed to change parenting time by agreement. If you sign a document adjusting parenting time, that will be enforceable. Regardless, you... Read Answer
Petition CSEA to establish paternity. They will go as fast as they can go, which is slow, but that's your best bet.
If you have a parenting order that she is violating you need to file a motion to show cause. A qualified domestic relations attorney can assist with... Read Answer
As to the first question of parenting rights: An unmarried father has no parenting rights outside of a custody order. You are not required to let him... Read Answer
If you don't have custody, then there isn't a lot you can do. You will need to appear. Some courts are allowing video conferences now for child... Read Answer
I'm assuming from your question that you are an adult and your sister is a minor. If that's the case, you can apply for guardianship over both your... Read Answer
It is possible, but unlikely, that a restraining order will be put on him. He would need to establish that your new boyfriend poses some kind of... Read Answer
A biological parent can only sign over their parental rights if they consent to the adoption of the minor child by another party. As of right now, he... Read Answer
Grandparents can get custody of their grandchildren if they petition the court for custody and are able to establish that 1) the natural parent is... Read Answer
Under these facts you can likely get additional parenting time and reduce his parenting, but the increase in child support (unless the original order... Read Answer
It sounds like paternity was never established and that's why you aren't getting anywhere. You will need to file to establish paternity, which you... Read Answer
Yes. Only after the child is adopted by another person can you be exempt from child support. An adoption further does not waive any arrears that you... Read Answer