Can a parent legally change a child's last name, without the consent from the other parent?

Maybe. Your ex lives in NJ with her husband. Does the child live in NJ with her? If so, most likely NJ law will control this situation. I am...

Can my x wife have me arrested and put in jail if I am less than 30 days behind paying my alimony?

Yes ... but probably not right now. If the court ordered you to pay the full amount on the first of the month, then that is what you need to do....

The answer to your question is ... maybe! NC courts prefer for mom and dad to make an agreement as to what custody arrangements are best for a...

My husband wants a divorce and custody of our 4 kids. he says he will get them b/c i cant afford them.

The previous attorney is right - courts in NC don't decide custody based on which parent has more money or a bigger paycheck. But if your husband...

Child custody lwayer how i get one with living on 646.00 a month

Contact Legal Aid NC. Your area is served by the Winston-Salem office. Call 1-866-219-5262. You can also try mediation - by state law you can...

How to handle property during a divorce?

First: you can get a separation agreement AND a divorce in NC. They are not mutually exclusive. The only effect of a divorce here is that your...

Do I have to go to court to file a motion to stop support if the child is18 and about to graduate from HS in May?

No, you don't have to go to court - but do it anyway. As you know, NC law says that child support stops when your child is 18 yrs old and...

We each have our own home,but have lived in mine. We split the mortgage each month and now that we are spliting, he wants equity

Maybe -- but you should get credit for your share of the rent he earned during the marriage. I think what you mean in your question is that both...

My son will be 4 in June & my boyfriend would like to adopt him. What do we need to do in order for that to happen.

I think what you need to do wait until you and your boyfriend are married. NC recognizes two types of adoptions for a child your son's age. 1)...

My question is about child custody

Short answer - it depends. Most protective orders in NC are the result of domestic violence. Sometimes they are called "DVPO"s (Domestic...