Can I keep my daughter from her father on his time of visitation if he has been kicked out and has nowhere to go?

If you withhold his visits you can be brought into court for contempt. At the hearing you must be able to show that withholding the child was...

What are my options in North Carolina if the defendant does not show for a mandatory preliminary show cause?

The judge will handle the issue of the other party not showing up. She/he will either reset the date or have him arrested for failure to appear but...

My ex has another girlfriend, does he have an obligation to tell me who she is and for me to have contact with her?

If there is a court order you can review it and see if it speaks to this issue. If it doesn't you may want to consult with a family lawyer about a...

What can I do if my childs father is trying to bribe me an amount of money to drop contempt charges on him.

If he is offering to pay you money to drop the charges, then that is an offer of settlement. Parties are free to make offers to resolve contempt...

My son will be 1 next month. His dad never tried to seen him an blocked me. Should I file for sole custody so he can't later?

You can file for custody. Just be prepared for the fact that he may ask for joint legal custody custody and visitation. If he has not been involved...

If marriage took place in the USA and wife went back to India ,we signed and notarized the separation ? what is divorce process

Once you have been separated for one year with the intent to be separated you can file for divorce. You must have lived in NC for at least 6 months...

Would I get in trouble for trying to do whats best for the kids?

I am assuming that there is no court order. If there is a court order then you must give him the time that is allowed under the order. If an...

What rights does Joint Legal Custody give me if my Child is in a Group Home for Autism ? My Ex-Wife has Primary Physical Custody

In order to answer this question completely an attorney would need to review the court order, but joint legal custody means that you and the mother...

Establishing parental rights, unmarried father

Based on what you have said in this email you may want to make an appointment with a family law attorney to discuss Termination of Parental Rights...

It depends on how this request is made. If it is discovery then the other party automatically has 30 days and can get an extension for an...