How is this legal?

Does your son have a recognized disability? If so, you and the school should have an individualized plan to address his needs. It sounds as if the...

When is your next court date? Do you have a lawyer representing you? If not, you should get one experienced with juvenile law to advise you. Use...

How much does it cost to get a record expunged in Rowan county and cabarrus county or can they be expunged together

In North Carolina you cannot expunge more than one conviction except in certain circumstances. Your question does not give enough specific...

Should I hire a lawyer? I'm mom in home with kids, not under investigation but during intake shared info?

Absolutely your child can be questioned if anyone suspects abuse (doctors are required to report anything suspicious). It seems you are more...

I have an out of control teen

You say you have a judge and have been in court; do you mean charges (assault in particular) have been pressed against your daughter and she has...

What can I do in order to get my 15 month old daughter back from CPS?

In North Carolina the Department of Social Services can't remove children from their homes without a court order; you would be assigned an attorney...

Does siblings have visitation rights?

You say that Social Services is involved; so whether you want custody or visitation, contact the Department. If you are willing to be considered as...

How much time is my son looking at?

How old is your son? In North Carolina a juvenile (under 16) is automatically appointed a lawyer, unless parents retain counsel. If he is 16 or...

Can I have another adult be my legal guardian is she is not a family member ?

I am sorry this is happening to you. Have you spoken with an adult at your school regarding this matters? Call the police if your uncle is touching...

The short answer is no. You cannot appoint guardians for unborn children or for living children. In your particular case the judge appoints a...