At what point is a court ordered mediation for divorce (custody and equitable distribution) agreement binding?

If it's a court order, it's not binding until it's signed by the parties, the judge, and file-stamped by the clerk. If it's a separation agreement...

The child can't choose where to live until she turns 18. If the grandparents don't have legal custody of the child, mom and/or dad can come take...

What document am I missing?

I find it very difficult to believe that the judge refused to proceed because the cover sheet was missing, but without hearing the audio of the...

What rights does my husband have regarding forcing me out of my house and/or taking my kids away from me?

He can't force you out and you can't force him out. You can continue to live unhappily ever after, or you can try to reach an agreement regarding...

Can the father of my child who is a illegal immigration gain custody of my child?

He will have equal custodial rights to the child once the child is born. You need to file a complaint for custody once the child is born and get...

Can my ex and I create our own custody order and visitation schedule where the visitation schedule is from birth to age 2?

Yes, you can certainly enter into a temporary custody agreement that expires upon the child turning 2 and contemplates that you two will enter into...

Is it too late to get a lawyer to help me at this final tpr hearing? Please help me

You can always hire an attorney to represent you, but it's not going to be easy and it's not going to be cheap. No attorney can take on a 15 month...

You have to terminate bio dad's parental rights in order for your husband to adopt. If you just want the name changed, you have to file a petition...

In the state of North Carolina will my husband automatically be listed on my child's birth certificate?

If you are married at the time of the child's birth, husband's name gets listed on the birth certificate. Bio dad can absolutely file an action...

Can I sue my ex for having a child when I specifically said I did not want a child?

You answered your own question. It takes two parties to make a child. Once that child is born, both have an obligation to financially support the...