Do I have to have my parents permission to get emancipated so I can legally leave my home without their permission to do so?

Emancipation is a judicial declaration that you are able to care for yourself as an adult would. Your parents don't consent to this determination...

Can I change a joint custody at 16?

Your mom needs to file a motion to modify custody. It's going to take a while to get into court, so she needs to do this quickly.

How can I prove a woman is unfit to raise her two year old daughter?

Sounds like you have it pretty well under control. You need to show that mom has bailed and that you have taken over as the primary caretaker. Be...

Will I lose any custody of my son? What chances does his father have? I provide everything for our son.

It's impossible for anyone give you odds of a certain outcome. Step one is filing a complaint for custody and a motion to modify in NC,...

How long after my husband walked out do I keep his personal belongings he left behind?

You can't get rid of his stuff. You need to either enter into a separation agreement that discusses who gets what property, or you need to file a...

What can I do?

If you are still living with him and don't intend on separating, there's nothing that you can do to force him to be a good person and treat you...

Your ex won't be punished. It's ultimately up to the mediation office, but eventually they will file a report stating that your ex has repeated...

How can I add a last name to my son last name?

If the other bio parent is in agreement it's a fairly simple process. Just paperwork. You need to call around to attorneys in your area as the...

Child Custody vs Guardianship or Kinship Care?

Wow, yes you can and should absolutely file for custody of him. Your nephew can fight all he wants but I don't see how he has a leg to stand on. ...

Is there anything I can do?

Yes, but you need to act fast. You can file a complaint for custody and a motion for emergency custody due to her threats to flee NC. If you...