I disagree with the "only list children born during the marriage" analysis since you both married after the child was born. At that point, the...

How long would emancipation take? Can i move out at 17 without parental consent?

Hello, Typically, judges can be very strict about having a plan for supporting yourself and becoming a productive member of society. This plan...

MMy friend is 16 and wants to be emanicpated but her mom want give her her consent to do so can she do it anyway?

Hello, Usually you do not need permission from a parent to petition the court for emancipation. In most cases, a minor is petitioning for...

Will I have to pay my wife alimony she left me took all of her belongings when I wasn't home ?

She also would have to show that she was the dependent spouse and that you were the supporting spouse. Just because you paid all of the bills...

An ex parte order is different than a Domestic Violence Protective Order (DVPO). The ex parte orders generally last for 10 days or until the...

Where does my son stand legally?

I agree. He needs to consult with an attorney out in Georgia because North Carolina looks to the home state of the child when a petition or...

Can I move out at 16 without parent consent as long as I can prove were I go is safe and there is income to the house?

Perhaps you could file for emancipation or have another family member (probably whoever you are planning to live with) file for custody, especially...

Yes they can and in Wake County, I'm not sure if it works this way in all counties, but in Wake County, DSS usually gets involved if there is a...

Public urination citation on UNC campus? Is there a need for an attorney to appear with my 19 year old daughter?

You definitely want to have an attorney for criminal charges to help try to mitigate her penalty and to ensure that she gets the best deal so as to...

I agree. The Domestic Violence Protective Order is probably the best option for emergency assistance for your safety and your son's safety. This...