Can I change my child's last name without the mothers consent?

Typically, no. But if you have not legitimized the child, you should do so and that will give you the opportunity to have the child's last name...

Can he get a divorce while in the half way house and how hard is it

Assuming your fiance has been a resident of NC for 6 months and has been separated for a year, here is the link to the self-help packet published...

Is there anything that be done to prevent this? I have proof that he was in my care for that year and a half.

If you are asking if you will get credit for the 1.5 years that you had custody and still paid child support, the answer depends on facts not in...

Will I have to pay child support in this case?

Biological parents have a legal duty to provide financial support for their children, period. Who has custody is irrelevant. Whether someone else...

I have adopted 3 children two of them with sexual abuse I had to give one of the children back to DSS because he was so violent

I can't tell what your question is, but you probably do not want to post details in a public forum like this. Meet with an attorney in your...

So why is this allowed?

Under NC law, harassment is a pattern and practice of behavior, with no legitimate purpose, directed at the victim, for the purpose of terrorizing,...

Do i have to give them over to her or do i have the right to tell her no?

It depends on the exact language in the custody order. If mom shows up during her custodial time as specified in the order, then she has the right...

I agree with Attorney Lindquist, assuming the emails do not contain threats of violence. However, if the emails are threatening, or if you have...

Based on the info above can we file for harassment and what will come of it??

You have a number of options under civil and criminal law. Given that funds are limited and you are in Asheville, contact Pisgah Legal Services at...

Do I have to notify somebody that I am recording a phone call?

NC is a one party state, which means that you can record any phone call to which at least one party, in this case you, knows its being recorded....