Do I need to file something with the court if I'm moving one county over?

You aren't required to file anything, but the Johnston County judge might not want to keep the case there once he/she finds out that no one lives...

How can I get my Son away from his abusive and manipulative father?

You can take the child out of school assuming there is no order or agreement with CPS stating that you won't do so. As soon as the child goes back...

I just got a modification of support notice in the mail but I can't make it on that day what are my options and can it increase

If you don't go to court that day, bad things can and likely will happen. The other side typically gets everything he/she is asking for when one...

What would you recommend in this situation?

You need to get a custody order in place ASAP. Until you have an order, she can absolutely withhold the kids from you. Hopefully you two can...

One of you needs to file a complaint for custody, and then you two can immediately enter into a custody consent order that outlines the agreement. ...

How long until it's considered abandonment by both parents, children have been left with me for 9 weeks?

Sure sounds like you'd be able to get custody, assuming that your home is appropriate, you have appropriate child care arrangements, etc. What's...

I signed over temporary guardianship of my son how and when can I get him back?

That depends upon what type of document you signed and what language was included. You need to take all documents regarding guardianship to a...

Am I able to get a lawyer?

Have you had a GAL appointed to represent you yet? If DSS is involved to the extent that a petition has been filed and the case is in court, you...

Can my daughter go ahead and get temporary custody of her child?

Yes, she can file for custody while they are waiting for the lease to expire. Whether she is going to "win" or not depends upon a million things...

Can I win custody of my child for being alienated from him by his father?

You have a really long road ahead of you. You MUST file a complaint for custody ASAP. It will take months to get an order in place, and until...