I have a six year old daughter and her father hasn't seen her since she was one.

You can file a custody complaint and try to find him to get him served. If you can't find him you may be able to do service by publication in the...

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At what period of time is it 'fair' to terminate a fathers rights due to abandonment? What are the factors to be considered?

For termination you must prove that he has abandoned the child for a period of six months or failed to support the child for a period of one year. ...

Can I move out from my house at 17 if I have already graduated high school?

The emancipation statutes are as follows: NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER 7B. JUVENILE CODE DIVISION IV. PARENTAL AUTHORITY; EMANCIPATION...

I live in Fayetteville, NC, I have been trying to have a baby for past 5+ years and fate has not granted me that joy.

What an exciting time for you! You need to find an adoption attorney in your area. You can get the process started before the baby is born. Your...

Can I change my son's last name to my maiden name without the fathers permission?

You should talk to a local attorney or at least someone in your local Clerk of Court office. Typically both parents consent is required for a name...

If my ex may be looking at time.

I am not sure I understand what your question is? His actions can affect a custody case if you are involved in one. Are you asking if probation...

I need to know if i am able to keep my daughter due to a standing custody order. She is sick every time i get to keep her

If you have a custody order in place then you need to file a Motion to Modify based upon a change in circumstances and show a Judge what has...

Chances of parental right termination?

You must meet one of the grounds set forth in North Carolina General Statutes 7B-1111. Section (4) says that if you have custody by agreement and...

You can file a complaint for custody and need to name the mother and the father as defendant's. The first thing you have to show is that the...

Do I have to let the father of my kids see them if I know he is going drugs?

If there is not a court order giving him visitation rights then you are not violating anything by disallowing visitation until things are sorted...