Can you get an early Divorce or Annulment & if one spouse is in jail can the divorce be free?

There is no exception to the one year separation requirement for divorce. Annulments are limited to situations such as being married to someone...

What legal right does the father have to a child, the mother hasnt and doesnt work to support

Yes. Father can file for custody after the children are born.

Can you get a retrial if the judges order does not match the testimony? Can you modify time given?

You can file a motion asking the court to amend the order so that the findings match the evidence. That motion has to be filed within 10 days of...

How do I find a pro Bono child custody lawyer in North Carolina?

regarding custody - his court appointed attorney is not a family law attorney and his court appointed attorney is trying to do what is best for...

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Does the unmarried father have the right to handle medical and legal issues of the child?

Yes. Both parents have equal rights unless there is a court order that says otherwise. Mothers do not have priority just because they are...

Are there any Divorce lawyers in the Raleigh NC area willing to do my case on contingent?

With all due respect to my out of state colleagues, there actually are certain areas of family law in NC which an attorney may take the case on a...

She very well may try to "contest" the divorce by filing something saying she does not agree, but the basis for a divorce in NC is that you have...

Can I pickup child from daycare and file for emergency custody?

No. Even though the order says that he has to let you know where he is, just the fact that he did not do that does not mean there is an emergency....

Can I change my daughter's last name without permission of man stated on birth certificate

You cannot change your daughter's last name without the consent of the father. If your husband wants to adopt, there are two ways to go about...

How can I separate from my emotionally abusive parents?

Since you are over the age of 18, your parents cannot compel you to live anywhere that you do not want to live. You can make the decision to move...