How can we adopt our 16 year old "daughter" we have full custody of?

You're going to need to terminate both parents' parental rights if they refuse to consent to the adoption. In a TPR proceeding each parent will be...

Is there any help for mothers if the father owes $10,700+ in back child support?

You can file a motion for contempt and an order to show cause if you haven't gone that route yet. If he's held in contempt he could be fined...

What do i do next

Appeal the order, file a Rule 59/Rule 60 if you're within the required timelines, or wait until it's time to file another motion to modify support.

Can you still sue a paramour for alienation of affection in North Carolina?

Yes, those causes of action are still available in NC.

What's cheaper petition for relinquish rights to child or petition for adoption of step child

There's no such thing as a petition for voluntary relinquishment. Your options are termination of parental rights for dad followed by stepparent...

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What can i do?

File a complaint for custody. Unless parental rights are terminated you still have a right to see your child, but until there's a custody order in...

Custody decision making

If you two can come to an agreement, the judge will sign the agreement. This is always the best route if possible. If you have a trial, the...

Recently I lost my job making really good money, now I can't afford the $430/month child support order. What do I need to do now

You need to file a motion to modify child support ASAP and request the first available court date. It's best to have an attorney represent you if...

I finalizing my divorce june of 2017. what would be the best way to get child support? and full custody with visitation rights?

I hope you've settled equitable distribution of marital property, post separation support and alimony or at least filed those claims because if you...

Can my child's father get some kind of custody if he owes child support, and lives on the other side of the U.S.?

Until and unless his parental rights are terminated he can absolutely request some form of custody/visitation and get something in place. The only...