Can I adopt my stepdaughter without biological parent's consent?

Yes. If she will not consent you can file an action to terminate parental rights. Once terminated no consent is required.

It is unclear whether your wife will be living in the house when you move in. Sounds like she is leaving and wants you to move in and take over...

What is the process for my partner to become the adopted parent of my unborn child? Should I get an attorney?

North Carolina does not legally allow "partner"adoptions. Some courts tried it but the Supreme Court said no in Boseman vs. Jarrell. Might consider...

Need to regain guardianship from my daughters grandparents?

As the natural parent, under normal circumstances you would be entitled to custody of your child. However, delegating responsibility for the...

How do I handle my divorce?

You need to hire an attorney and file suit right away for custody and abandonment before another state has jurisdiction over your child. It is not...

She needs to prove that you have engaged in domestic violence toward her. You need to decide how to counter that proof. You need an attorney to...

If an individual accepted a plea bargain of common law robbery, can that individual seek an expungment at any point in time?

Guilty pleas are generally not allowed to be expunged. Some criminal lawyers can reopen a case and change the plea and maybe get the prosecution...

Does a grandparent have full custody rights

This depends on the arrangement you made when she received the children. If it was understood that you could have them back when your financial...

I signed a separation agreement that was totally unfair. I had recently gotten out of rehab, off 5 strong meds plus alcohol.

It is not clear whether you signed the agreement voluntarily. If you did, then you are bound to its terms. If you were too drunk or too impaired by...

Have a sep agree to pay 4 year college ed and it takes 5 years to finish am I liable for all exp - he will be married 5th year

Sounds like legally you are not responsible, but don't you have a moral obligation to help if help is needed?