I have been seperated for over a year and now and currently live with my girlfriend. Is this illegal?

Yes - your ex could have a suit - but most likely against your girlfriend. NC is one of a very few states that still allows a "jilted" spouse to...

If my mother in law lives with me am I responsible for her debts

I'm not sure the legal system will be able to do much for you. If you or your spouse invited her to come live with you, she's your guest. If both...

Most likely the same person(s) who was responsible when the family member was alive. The estate has primary responsibility. The executor or...

Child Custody

If mom violates the judge's custody order, dad can file a motion asking the court to find her in contempt. If the violation is serious enough, she...

Is a parent required to pay child support once child is in college, is spousal support required if spouse is working

North Carolina courts cannot order a parent to pay child support after the child turns 18 yrs old and graduates from high school. By law, any...

NC child custody laws

Your options to stay in touch with your son depend on whether there are already court orders in place about your situation, and if so, where they...

The short answer is that you are subject to the supervision and control of your parents until the day you turn 18. In NC, your dad could ask the...

Mothers rights after father abducts children

The most important fact about getting your children back is this: is there already a court order (in Florida, North Carolina, or any other place)...

Child care/custody

If you do not know where your child is, the first thing you need to do is find him/her. Even if a court is sympathetic to you and wants to give...

Emergency custody and what to do

If one parent abducts the children and flees, the other parent may be able to get an emergency (ex parte) custody order. Threat of abduction is...