How can a father seek legal custody for his 12 year old daughter that doesn't want to stay with her mother anymore?

With no custody order in place, either of you are able to keep your daughter. If you feel that your daughter is not safe at her mother's, then...

Generally contempt means that he was found to be in violation of the Court's Order. You will need to read through the Order for Contempt to...

What can I do??

Yes, if there is an Order awarding custody to the father, then the request for modifying that Order needs to be filed in the same county under the...

Is there a specific form number for witness affidavits in NC

You can search nccourts.org. First look under local rules to see if there is a local form that is used in the county where your action is pending....

Can I have my son's mothers husband's check garnished for child support? I have custody.

The short answer is no, child support cannot be taken from the husband for a child that is not his. A step-parent is not financially responsible...

How do I document "legal separation" in NC after years of separation without paperwork?

Since your wife filed for divorce in SC, you will need to retain a SC attorney. In NC, if the Defendant thinks that the separation date the...

What can i do to get full custody of a child that is living in a polygamist lifestyle?

The child's biological parents have constitutionally protected parental rights which mean that someone other than the biological parents cannot...

If an order for a dna test to be done immediately is entered how long after the judge signs does a person have to submit child?

Generally if there is no time frame specific, then two weeks to schedule testing should be sufficient.

Is a will drawn up in TX. legal and binding in NC?

The most recent Will of a person will remain effective until there is a new Will created regardless of where the Will was created.

Can I deny visitation if there was a violation of the court order?

It really depends on the wording of your Order, you want to be careful to ensure that you are not in violation of the Order. Your attorney may be...