Can my father refuse to give me my personal property from my childhood home?

I hate that you and your brother and mother are going through this. If you and your brother are still minors, then your mother's attorney will need...

Can a NC custody case be moved to a different state if not finalized?

Not sure why it keeps being continued and reviewed, as I don't have the facts of each particular instance. If the child has lived in VA for over...

How does step parent adoption and biological parent termination of rights work?

Its never easy to terminate a parent's rights. However, you certainly have grounds to do it, and it sounds like it may be in your child's best...

If I give up my parental right do I still have to pay child support

The general answer is "no" because you cannot voluntarily give up your parental rights unless your ex has filed to have your rights terminated (and...

Can I get divorce if I live in the same house with my spouse?

NO. You must be separated (living under separate roofs), for at least one year before you can file to obtain a divorce.

What you are describing does not sound plausible. There must be a reason they have taken this action. You don't state WHY the child was taken away...

What are my rights as a single mother that the father has not signed the birth certificate nor helps me out?

He has no rights, until those rights have been established by the court. Call the police, if he takes the child. Additionally, if he is the...

What should I do in this situation

Try to engage her in helping the resolve the issue(s). If she refuses, file an action for child custody. This may or may not bring her back to the...

What happens in a domestic violence protection order

You should get an attorney to help defend yourself. You and your attorney can decide what evidence you should put on (which may or may not be your...

Does the mother file for child support in the state they live in or where child is born

She should file in the state where the children currently reside.