Is there a way to get temporary guardianship where we can care for her like she needs and get her medical help?

I agree with Attorney Rose, but I have another suggestion. If mom has missed three appointments, then I am guessing mom knew about the appointments...

When can I start divorce proceedings?

NC Attorney Whittaker is correct, NJ attorney Boyer is wrong. The statute attorney Boyer quotes states that you have to be a resident of NC for 6...

Yes you can still file for contempt, but as a very general rule, in custody cases, judges want litigants to focus on now and the future, and not...

What steps do I need to do to legally adopt my stepdaughter?

I have included a link to an article from the Ft. Bragg JOG office that describes most of the steps. Click on "adoption" below. You can skip the...

No divorce, do custody papers count? Can Emily just keep her? She thinks he is about to move and take daughter, can he? options?

First of all, this is a public forum, and its not a good idea to include names, and so much detail that people who know Zach and Emily will...

What should i do after I file uncontested divorce answer form?

Allowing the divorce to go through without talking to an attorney has a number of risks, including waiving your right to spousal support (alimony),...

Will I be allowed to file a caveat proceeding to enforce the oral will even though it has been longer than 6 months?

The problem is that under NCGS § 31-5.1, a written will can only be revoked by executing a new WRITTEN will, or by physically destroying the...

What can we do to make sure they both pay child support? How can my mother get full custody of them?

If your mother has custody of the children based on a court order or guardianship paperwork, then she can hire child support enforcement to sue...

Im 56 and have a 8 year old son. I have full custody. will he get to draw some kind of social security when she dies.

I can't tell from your post who "she" is. But here is an pamphlet on Social Security death benefits: https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10008.pdf

Can I file for an expedited divorce if there was only one missing form for the original court date?

It depends on which form was missing, the procedures for scheduling a hearing in the county where the divorce was filed, and what you mean by...