North Carolina law, in NCGS §130A-101(f), says that if the mother was unmarried at all times from the date of conception through the date of the...

The requirement is that you are living separate and apart. Having sex alone is insufficient to show that you aren't separate and apart. The Court...

Can I break my lease without penalty because of a domestic violence?

You need to keep the DVPO. They are created to keep people safe in their homes. You may be able to convince your landlord to let you out without...

Does my green card get taken away when I divorce my husband?

I'm changing the practice area to immigration in the hope that you can find answers from immigration attorneys. Anyone can file for a divorce on...

Mother refuses to let see my child its been 3.5 years.

I'm changing the practice area to child custody. You really need to hire an attorney to file a custody action sooner rather than later.

I want to give my ex the child support card and all information so he leaves us alone is this fraud

That sounds like a terrible idea. He cannot give up his rights by contract; the Court has to issue an Order terminating his parental rights. It...

Will a settlement check of $40,000 be taken into account when negotiating child support with my soon to be ex husband

It depends on what the settlement was for. If it was for past income, it's marital property and you may be entitled to a portion as part of an...

Do I have any legal recourse.

I'm changing the practice area from "child abuse" to "contracts & agreements". In brief, it's a private club that is free to change its rules...

Can I terminate my parental rights without the custodial mother's consent in New York state?

No. Public policy favors ensuring that 2 parents are there to support a child.

I'm changing the practice to immigration to help you find better answers.