First, your boyfriend would have been offered an attorney through the court for the action filed by DSS. The court is the only authority (not DSS)...

Why can't a file a motion to dismiss based on this info?

First, even though you are not providing your name here, there may be sufficient facts for a District Attorney (DA) or other person to recognize...

If the mother was married, but the husband is not the father, does the child by law have to receive the married last name?

This is a great question that we get a lot - so thanks for asking it. If a couple are married at the time of a child's birth, by law the child is...

Can I start a custody case in my county?

I am confused by the facts in your question. You stated "there are no open cases right now" but in a separate line you state that mom has...

Hello. I am sorry to hear about this tremendous heart break. First, my answer is based on the fact that this is in NC. First, I would recommend...

My husband passed away 2012...his mother passed in 2017.he was an only child who only had one child, I am the only one left e ?

This is a probate or estate question. I have marked the correct practice area and I hope an attorney that practices in this area of law can help....

First, how exactly did your daughter sign her rights over to you? Did she do a custody agreement? Did you adopt? This does not sound like a...

Daughter living on own with boyfriend while mother is collecting child support ?

First, this is a bit confusing. Let me clarify the facts I am answering: You are dad. You are paying your 16 year old daughter's mother child...

Can I receive a modification of child support upon discovering non custodial parent lied about income ?

Thank you for your question. First, I am assuming that NCP means "noncustodial parent" in my answer. The answer is "it depends." First, how did...

I agree that we cannot advise on Arkansas law. However in NC, what would happen is that you would contact DSS in the county that has legal custody...