How can I find a legal aid family lawyer attorney who will take my case?

Unfortunately our legal aid offices don't provide domestic law services. I suggest calling around to attorneys in your area and at least...

Can I file a TPR petition in N.C If the custody order came from a N.Y. court?

No. You have to file in NY if the mother still lives there. You have a SLIM chance of getting NY to relinquish jurisdiction, which would allow...

How do I petition the court to get mother of child to give up parental rights? I am in north carolina & she is in new york.

If there is no custody order in place, or if there was an order entered by a court in NC, you can file the TPR petition in NC and allege willful...

You aren't at risk of being sued - just your boyfriend. You could be sued for criminal conversation. Regardless, the only way to protect...

Can my ex get custody if I had DSS called on me?

He can get custody with or without a DSS investigation at any time until the child turns 18. What custody looks like is up to the judge. He could...

If they're still living together as husband and wife there's nothing she can do. Can't force him to be a nice guy. But if they split up, his...

How do I get a child abuse case thrown out, because I was upset at the time I called?

If the allegations are baseless the investigation will be closed and nothing will happen. CPS history doesn't show up on a criminal record check.

How can I get my Divorce finalized if my husband is incarcerated but the prison wont take him to the court hearing?

You have a few options. If he calendared the absolute divorce, he is obligated to submit a proposed judgment of divorce for the judge to review...

CAN SOMEONE THAT HAS A SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX GIVE IT TO THEIR CHILD AND WHAT DO THEY NEED TO DO?

If the owner is competent she can execute a will that conveys the contents of the box to her son upon her death.

Is there anything I can do to keep CPS From taking my 15 year old

It sounds like they've already filed a petition and taken custody. Or have they just placed her with the other parent? If a petition has been...