What process do I go through when trying to legally change a child's lastname?

The procedure is outlined in the N.C. General Statutes, Chapter 101. You can go to the courthouse for the county where you live and they may have...

I just purchased a test and found out that the son ive been taking care of for 3yrs is not mines. can i be repaid back pay?

There are several ways for you to deal with this (e.g., N.C.G.S. Sections 50-13.3, 49-14, Rule 60, 110-132), but they are all very fact-specific. ...

Is it legal for the mother of my kids to leave the state with the kids and not return home

There is nothing illegal about her actions, unless there is an order granting you custody. You need to at least have a consultation with an...

When my parental rights were taken or suppose to b taken they had my address why didn't I get my paperwork who do I contact to i

You can contact the lawyer that handled it, or go to the courthouse where the child lives and ask a clerk to help you find the file number. You...

Say you get a girl pregnant. Your not sure it's yours. But you want to marry her....

You would also be considered to be the father of the child if you married this woman after she gives birth. The child would then be considered...

Is it possible to get my record expunged? I live in North Carolina and am over 21…

There is a new law that I believe was passed and takes effect 12/1/12 affecting expungements, but it only allows an expungement for certain...

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What are parent's rights when they are wrongly accused under oath?

After an ex parte custody order is entered, a hearing must be scheduled within 10 days. You can set a hearing date yourselves. If there is an...

Well I was supposed to take alcohol related class to get my ticket dismissed .

Why aren't you asking your attorney about this? He might be able to get another extension for you.

I can no longer afford my 5th attorney. In a child custody case. Due back in court in January 2013, what can I do about a lawyer

Check with Legal Aid in Wake County. Different counties have different policies, but some counties accept applicants who are the defendants in a...

My parents have guradianship of my 3 kids one of them i have they live in ind in nc how do i got about getting my kids back

More information is needed. Were they granted a guardianship as a result of DSS involvement? If so, you will need to bring a motion in juvenile...