Can I file a show cause on a protective order?

If a person who is protected under a protective order is contacting the other person, it could be grounds to modify or terminate the protective...

How/why is my son the only one required to pay child support when the court order States both have shared physical/joint custody

Child support is determined using a formula/calculator. Both parents do support their children, but the state only requires one parent to pay the...

What is the procedure for foster care when it is resulting from a removal from an abusive home?

Because you are represented by an attorney, you need to speak with your GAL or defense counsel to get answers to your questions. It is ethically...

Do I have grounds for supervised visits, sole legal custody, and temporarily requiring I be present for visits?

A parent can get in trouble for violating a court order; however, if the court finds good cause for denying the other parent visitation, it is not...

Is my court order still valid if I move?

The order is still valid. If you need to enforce it or modify it, you should consider transferring it to the North Carolina court where the father...

Can a judge not grant or say "no" to a father whom signed birth certificate who now what's a paternity test?

The court can order paternity testing or not. Ask the court to make him pay the cost of any testing. If he gives good reasons as to why he believes...

Guardian Ad Litem - not doing his job.

Is the GAL required (through court order) to assist you in finding a counselor? If so, you should cooperate in GAL's efforts to find you...

I want to change my last name to my dads.

One thing has no bearing on the other. If you are a minor, you must prove to the circuit court that a name change is in your best interest. If you...

How long will I have to wait before filing a bill of complaint that my ex won't sign the divorce papers?

I agree with Scott (first comment). Additionally, you can file a complaint for divorce and ask the judge to set a trial date if your wife will not...

It depends on what is stated in your child support order. Does it state you are to carry the children on your health insurance? Even if your...