You can either petition for a name change to add the hyphenated name or your new spouse can petition to adopt the children and do the name change...

My spouse left along with our kid with no contact. What can I do?

As attorney Love said, it depends. If you have lived in NC for 6 months you can file in NC. You will have to serve the opposing party before you...

In North Carolina there is a presumption that a child born during the marriage is a child of the marriage. You will fill out the birth...

How do I change a child custody jurisdiction from Maine to North Carolina?

I agree with attorney bollinger. Another option is to domesticate the custody order in NC and then file to modify. If you retain an attorney they...

Can I change my son’s last name to my married last name if there is no father on his birth certificate?

You can petition to have your sons last name changed. There is a process for that. Otherwise, if your new spouse wants to adopt, you can go...

Can a lawyer help me

As attorney Coleman said, you need to hire an attorney ASAP. You can likely file for post-separation support and alimony and equitable...

As Attorney Bollinger said, your birth certificate is created shortly after your birth and will reflect the name you had at birth, unless you have...

Courts typically require that the utilities be maintained and he could get reimbursed for the amount for them later. This does not mean that he...

Can I move in with my dad at 17?

Ultimately you cannot make this decision until you are 18, however if your father filed a custody action your testimony of wanting to live with...

Can I move in with my dad I’m 18?

When you turn 18 you are legally an adult and can decide where to live.