Your children cannot be taken without an order signed by a judge, based on the allegations presented by the Department. However, there should be a...

What is best to do for my son ?

I cannot tell whether your son was charged with everything as a juvenile or whether the fight (at school) is the only juvenile charge (nor do you...

I am sorry this is happening to you. If you do run away, your parents most likely will contact the police to report you as a missing person....

I assume your son is over 16, because there is no such thing as a bond hearing in juvenile court. Whether he is a juvenile or adult, however, the...

What are the penalties for possession of Heroin in North Carolina and what can we expect with a first time charge?

This is not a juvenile matter. If your daughter has a car and can drive, she is at least 16. In North Carolina currently, she is considered an...

What legal responsibility do I for my 17 year old if she runs away.?

You are legally responsible for your children until they turn 18, become emancipated, are placed in DSS custody, or you and another responsible...

Temporary Guardianship of younger sibling in NC?

Guardianship generally is not temporary. However, you and your mother could enter into a custody arrangement, so that you then have the right to...

In Charlotte NC cps case, what exactly is the time frame of a substantiated?

Unfortunately, sometimes an investigator will tell you one thing but his or her supervisor wants to do something else. Or, it could be that the...

How can I go about reporting my stepdaughters suspension of sexual harassment from her registered sex offender grandfather ?

I'm confused. Why didn't you call the police and the Department of Social Services immediately? And that should answer your question. Call the...

Surprise, a dss worker lied about what went on between my and my child, what are my options?

You need to speak with a lawyer in person rather than relate all of this information on a public forum.