How far behind in child support does a parent have to be before DSS steps in and revokes a parents rights?

In circumstances where the father has not paid child support, the only thing DSS will generally do is go after him for payment as was done in this...

Do I need an child support attorney?

Child support can be a tricky issues and I'm sorry to hear you are suffering due to this system. If there is currently a child support order in...

How do we go about getting custody ? The mother left the child with his dad one year ago and has not tried to contact since.

Your son can file a child custody lawsuit. Depending on the mother's response, it is also possible that you (as a grandmother having a significant...

Generally no, it is not illegal to ask someone to terminate his/her parental rights. However, there are a lot of legal rights that terminate once a...

My ex is not paying the correct amount of child support, my lawyer wants me to pay $4000 and go to court, is there another way?

Once a child support order is entered, the only way to modify the order is to file a motion. Unfortunately, there is really no other way. I can...

How can i get custody of my kids who live in TN with their father i have proof my kids living conditions are unfit and unhealthy

Unfortunately, since the children have been in TN for over six months and there is no pending custody action in North Carolina, you cannot file for...

How should I proceed with gaining sole custody of my children?

Absent instances of child abuse, severe alcoholism, severe substance abuse, and severe mental ailments that drastically negatively affect the...

What rights does other parent have.

A birth certificate does not define a person's custody rights in any fashion. A father's right to custody of a child is guaranteed regardless if...

Boyfriend has a 14 year old child that wants to live with his ex wife however her bio mom wont sign how can we help this child

The biological parents inherently have equal custody rights to the minor child. The only way said rights are terminated are by way of a termination...

Do I have to go to court if this statement is on my continuance order for custody "battle" ?

A continuance only delays a matter from being heard by the court. This line refers to other rules that apply to procedures related to filing legal...