You should file for custody immediately. Yes, the facts you have indicated do not make the mother appear to have the ability to co-parent. ...

Can I legally move out of state with my child?

I would speak to your attorney about getting the case moved along. You can move, but you are taking a risk (although in my opinion a small one...

NC grandparent laws and parental right I am in NC and they are in IN (never married to him)

If he is the father, he has parental rights. However, a Judge can be informed of his past behavior and his sudden interest only after being served...

Why would my lawyer advise me not to put house up for sale? -cannot financially buy out ex going thru mediation

Did the attorney offer you an explanation for the advice? Without knowing all of the details of your case, I don't know that any attorney on here...

Can a person give there custody rights to the grand parents of a child, but thr other parent still have their rights as well

If everyone is in agreement you can put almost any feasible arrangement in a consent order. A complaint has to be filed to start a lawsuit, but a...

What rights do i have to get my kids when somebody wont let me get them back

If there is not a court order on custody, you need to file for custody right away. It will then be up to a Judge to decide what is best for your...

HELP! Custody complaint and consent order question

Your attorney should have let you read the complaint before it was filed. You should have signed a Verification indicating that you read it and...

I am the non custodial parent, and now my child wants to live with me. How do I get custody back if the her father wont let her?

First, start following the court order and utilize all visitation that you are entitled to under the order. Get into counseling with your daughter...

How do I follow the court ordered custody agreement if the non custodial parent doesn't?

I agree with the other poster's suggestion of some sort of supervised visit. Maybe even have the visit in a public place and take a friend or...

What steps do i need to take to keep my sister from moving to nyc from n.c. with my 7yr daughter tht i want to remain here

Unless your sister has custody legally, she can't do anything you don't agree with without exposing herself to legal consequences. If your sister...