Can I become the guardian of my niece?

If you live in NC, guardianship won't apply. You'll need to get legal custody of her. You can file a Complaint for Child Custody, naming her...

What are the legal requirements to file for custody modification in NC?

It sounds like your daughter's acting out may be the "significant change in circumstances" that would warrant a modification in custody. This will...

If my husband deploys does my stepsons mom assume full custody or does the custody agreement stay in tact?

Your husband will need to petition the court ASAP, and give notice of his deployment to the child's mother within 7 days of receipt of deployment...

Can my girlfriend take our son out of state if it’s not okay with me?

If she hasn't been gone for at least 6 months, you could file an action in NC for child custody, and she would need to come back here and address it.

Can I establish paternity of biological father is my husband is on birth certificate ?

The biological father needs to file an action for paternity or legitimation, in order to be placed on the birth certificate.

Once you get the Complaint and Summons served, the Defendant will have up to 60 days to respond. There response could cause further delay, as well...

What can I get ?

Meet with a family law attorney. You have several options, and choosing the best one will depend on many factors.

If its not in the court order, you can do whatever you want. Obviously, use your best judgement. It depends on how long you've been separated, and...

What needs to be done?

You'll need to be divorced prior to the child's birth, in order for the biological father to sign the Affidavit of Parentage to be placed on the...

Can I evict him?

Attorney Love is correct. There may be other options as well, such as giving him a sum of money to have him leave; or leave yourself and file for...