In North Carolina, you must first be separated for a year and a day (with the intent during the entire duration of the separation, to remain...

How do I get custody of my sisters unborn child?

You cannot get rights until the child is born. If you are of the age to adopt the child, you may do so, after the child is born. She and the father...

IIs chikd cuatidy modification or contempt possible during this coranivirus situation?

Only emergency matters are being heard right now. You can certainly file for a modification and/or contempt, but you'll most likely have to wait to...

I agree with Ms. Timothy. If your mother was "charged", this means that she has been arrested and charged with a crime. If so, the terms of her...

Technically, its not proper service. However, he can do that, and then you could file an Acceptance of Service (a sworn statement which has been...

You can't give LEGAL custody without getting a court order.

That's actually a crime. See § 14-322(a), (c) and (f) below. § 14-322 Abandonment and failure to support spouse and children. (a) For...

Can we used one lawyer to do our divorce?

You don't both have to have an attorney, but if you have an attorney draft a Separation Agreement, the attorney must represent one of you, and...

Do I have rights to my son if I’m not biological mother?

You are probably not on the birth certificate, since you did not adopt and you were not married at the time the child was born (if after October...

What can I do?

He cannot make you leave the house involuntarily, and you should not leave until you are certain you can establish yourself elsewhere. You should...