What can be done if Ex-husband failed to pay Spousal Support?

If your ex-husband was "ordered" to pay child support by a judge, and the order was entered in a Court file, then you would need to file an action...

What are the legal proceedings one would go through to terminate the parental rights of a father?

NC General Statute § 7B‑1111 establishes the grounds for terminating parental rights in NC. I have added a link to the entire section that...

Chances of emancipation

This is similar to a question that I answered earlier this year. This is what a judge must consider when thinking about granting...

Do i need a lawyer to relinquish my rights

That depends. If the children are in DSS custody, you may be able to relinquish your rights to DSS if they will accept it. The folks at DSS are not...

Can I get my ex to refinance a court ordered house into her name or force her to sell it?

The only way to know if there is anything that you can do would be to review the orders that were entered in the case. You will need to see what...

I need to get Temporary Custody of grandchildren.

I assume that when you say that your grandchildren are in DSS custody, you mean that they filed a petition and that hearings are scheduled in the...

I want to estbalish visitation rights or joint custody for my son.

I do not like to tell a judge that he/she is wrong, but if the judge said this, he/she is wrong. I suspect that the judge did not say that exactly....

How do I move out in NC without getting emancipated?

You need to contact a lawyer in your area. You sound like you have enough to get an emancipation case started, but you need to show the court that...

My son just turned 16.doesn't come to visit as often. lives w/ dad. dad is now after me for child support. HELP!

You probably do not have any recourse. Child support is considered separate from custody under the law. The Court is only supposed to ask what the...

There are a number of questions that need to be answered before a lawyer can give you advice: (1) Has there ever been a child support order for...