You said you did what was required. Were you court-ordered to cooperate with DSS? If that is the case, contact your attorney in that matter. If...

Juvenile law is its own terminology. You were "adjudicated" and not convicted. I believe the licensure verification asks about convictions only, so...

Are there court papers that give your aunt guardianship of your child? Unless the order says the child has to stay in NC, your aunt can take your...

If you've already signed the safety plan and agreed to have the children interviewed, I'd suggest you speak to a lawyer with juvenile law...

You need to be 16 in order to file a petition for emancipation and you will need to prove to the judge that you are capable of providing for...

NC does allow termination of parental rights of a parent for abandonment and nonsupport if certain conditions are met. You need to speak with an...

I'm not sure what relation you have to this case and where the case is in the proceedings. Public defenders generally are not involved in CPS/DSS...

I'm sure you know that you are required to report any suspected abuse or neglect to DSS and hope that you've done that. If there is maltreatment,...

If the cousin and her fiance live together and she knows that her boyfriend drives under the influence but allows him to drive her child, it's...

I'm sorry, but we will need a little more information (without giving out personal information) in order to understand why you want to have the dad...