What are my rights as a unwed mother in NC?

You have custody rights and rights to child support from the other parent. Since you are unmarried you do not have rights to alimony,...

If a fathers wants joint legally shared custdoy and the mother doesn't will the judge side with the mother or make it fair?

The judge's obligation is to hear both sides of a dispute and make a fair and reasoned decision within the bounds of the law. Wake County is...

“Legal custody” is not defined in the general statutes of North Carolina, what does that mean?

You're right, “legal custody” is not defined in the general statutes of North Carolina. However, a few appellate cases have talked about what...

How do I rescind my abdication of alimony?

Without knowing more it's impossible to say if the document you signed could be set aside. Furthermore, the entry of the divorce judgment without...

What would likely be best for the child is for you and him to learn how to communicate, and this can be done through co-parenting therapy. This...

I assume from your question that you are representing yourself and calling these witnesses to help your case. What to ask depends on what...

Can a mother use the same lawyer as the fathers family does or is that a conflict of interest?

It depends on if there is a true conflict of interest between the mother's case and the aunt and uncle's case, and that's between them and the lawyer.

What can i do to see my daughter before court if there is no court order?

If there is no custody order in place then the law presumes that both parents have equal custodial rights. You should talk with an attorney about...

My girlfriend keeps getting threatened court by her ex husband and no child support or custody is in place what do we need to do

Child Support Enforcement in your county will pursue child support. Contact them. For custody a complaint should be filed in court and for this...

Does North Carolina favor joint custody over sole custody?

The laws in NC give the district court judge a great amount of discretion to decide each case on its on merits.... the court is required to do what...