I am 17 (will turn 18 in 5 months) and have a bad living and family situation for years. How do I become emancipated?

To be emancipated you need to have a job and be self supporting. Consult with a local family law attorney re this matter. Please note the...

My friend has 50b on her child father. He has being trying to contact her. She doesn't think i know about it. He does admit

You should let your friend make the decision as to whether to pursue a criminal violation on father. If you are friends with father, also tell him...

I entered into a separation agreement that I didn't understand in April of 2012

You need to take the Separation Agreement as well as all court documents you have (better yet go to the Court in Cabarrus County and copy all files...

I am 32 years old,I want to take my step-dad's last name, what steps would I need to do?

Name Change Petition will do it. There are strict requirements under the statute including FBI and SBI background checks (to make sure you are not...

Ex kidnapped child; can i kidnap him back

You may file a suit for custody, but you may also file for Breach of Contract and Specific Performance for violation of the Custody Agreement. If...

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If a father gives up his rights does he still have to pay child support

You cannot give up your rights except by consenting to an adoption. You may have your rights terminated if mother has the statutory grounds and...

WHAT TYPE OF LAWYER DO WE HIRE? FAMILY OR ESTATE

Actually a referee can be appointed in a partition action to determine if the land can be divided and sold or must be sold as a whole; the other...

I used to hit my wife in the face daily to teach her. Now we are separated and getting a divorce. I have to go on the stand

I am trying to determine if this post is a joke or just a sad, sad situation. If serious, the answers to your questions are: a. Yes you can...

Do I need a family attorney?

I would contact a local family law attorney with experience in dealing with DHS matters

I don't want my ex to take my kids to the beach with her and new boyfriend. They both drink and make questionable decisions

You do not have a simple way of stopping this. There are ways of achieving your goal however. the first is discussing the matter with your ex and...