I have made a down payment on a house and now the bank wants to counter offer after they cashed my check. Can they do this?

There are not enough facts to answer this question properly. If a home is being offered through a short sale then the bank has lots of leeway as...

My ex husband is on the run from the law for an existing child support order that he refuses to pay.

If your custody "agreement" is not a court order, then I wouldn't be too worried about pursuing sole custody. Your ex would have to sue you for...

Can a daughter without POA or legal gardianship keep her fathers siblings from visiting him?

If you are concerned over your brother's welfare and believe him to be incapable of making decisions for himself at this time, you may apply to the...

16 is the age of consent in NC. Therefore your girlfriend is considered by NC to have the ability to determine if she wants to have intercourse. ...

NC-How do I petition the court to make my ex girlfriend take a paternity test?

Paternity testing can be performed by just one parent and the child. If you have custody/visitation of the child, then you can get tested. You...

What constitutes as abuse from a POA? ( If the grantor is not aware of what the POA is doing and is not their wishes)

A person who holds a POA has a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of the grantor. Sometimes the best interests and the actual desires of...

What can I do with power of attorney in this situation?

There will not be an Order for Arrest unless he has failed to comply with a court order, was ordered by the court to appear, or this is for a...

Can a paternity test be carried out while either parent is out of the U.S. ?

A DNA test can be ordered so long as it is properly motioned and served. Military personnel have special rights when they are on active duty (see...

You can apply for guardianship through the clerk of court in New Hanover County. You may be able to obtain guardianship without retaining an...

My mother in law wants to revoke a power of attorney but has a problem signing her name

If your mother has the mental capacity to make such a decision, she can make any mark on a document or direct someone to sign on her behalf. If...