I live in Raleigh, NC and my child wants to know when can he just stay with me and not his father? He is only ten.

I agree with the other posters. A ten year old may be able to come to court and give input to a Judge as to his preference, but it will be only...

Seeking a divorce married 17yrs,one child shes 17 also.my question is,will my spouse be responsible for helping with college

If you can get your spouse to sign a Separation Agreement and agree to pay for a portion of college then he/she can be contractually bound to do so.

How would I go about doing this?

Your husband needs to file a petition for a step-parent adoption. Additionally, you will most like need to file a petition to terminate the...

My brother in law and his wife have been together for 4 years and for the past year there relationship has been going down hill

Although lying to someone is not appropriate, especially when it comes to bringing a life into this world, it will not relieve your brother in law...

Need help with how to get a legal custody agreement between NC/VA

Even if the two of you are in agreement, you have to file a complaint for custody in order for a Judge to sign an order. As long as your daughter...

If the underage child is working full time can child support be dropped for them?

Although the Guidelines do not take into consideration the child's income, you could attempt to use it as grounds for a Judge to deviate from the...

I have been separted from from my wife for 13 years is it possible to get a divorce without a property settlement?

Once you have been separated for one year you can file a complaint for an absolute divorce. You do not have to ask for the court to deal with...

Is there any legal assist for single moms who receive no child support &need to file for legal custody, & cant afford a lawyer?

You may qualify for assistance from Legal Aid. Here is the information for the Charlotte OfficeLANC-Charlotte Office 1431 Elizabeth Avenue,...

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What is the process for filling a child abdonment in onslow county NC.

If you would like to adopt your stepson you can file an adoption and a Petition to Terminate the father's parental rights. It sounds like there...

How can I get my child back?

Probably not. You sent her there voluntarily so it is not as if they kidnapped her. Do you think they are trying to keep her from you...