Is my mom & stepdad responsible for anything like health insurance or anything else till I graduate?

In NC, child support obligations ends when the child turns 18 or graduates from high school, whichever is later, not to exceed age 20. But legally...

Can I take my 2 kids legally. Can he get me for abandonment if I don't take any of them? Will a notarized paper we sign hold up

Assuming you are in NC, you do not need to get the court's permission to relocate with the children. However, if you leave the state without filing...

How can I get him to leave?

You have a few options, none of which are simple. I have written a blog that explains all of your options. I included a link below. But only a...

Can we get divorced without having to deal with custody at that time. Can we tackle that at a later date?

Yes, you can get divorced without addressing custody. You will need to list the children in the divorce complaint, but you do not have to include a...

How can i get a dna test done while her biological father is in prison? Also is there a way i can change her last name?

I assume the now ex boyfriend and bio dad are two different people? Bio dad can file a lawsuit to establish paternity and request an DNA test. Or...

Does my kids mother (my ex) have to take bi polar meds as prescribed by a doctor and if not can I request a hearing?

Maybe. It depends on whether there is a permanent court order in place and whether her refusal to take meds developed before or after the entry of...

How do I fight or start a case for full custody for my children here in this state?

In response to the additional questions in your comment. You have to file in the state where the children have lived for the last 6 months. If they...

Do we have any rights as grandparents especially since we played such a important role in their lives from the beginning.

Under NC law, unless there is an on-going custody case, and the court grants a motion to allow you to intervene, you do not have visitation...

Can I change visitation times?

it depends on how your court order or parenting agreement is phrased. You need to consult with a family law attorney to discuss your options, which...

Regardless of what he says, is he the father or not? If he is really not the father, there is a statute that would allow him to ask the court to...