What to do if a Paternity Action is brought against you…
I'm the Father?!For a couple who has been trying to get pregnant, the sentence "you're the father" will often be received as exciting news. But for all of the frat boys, famous rappers, and casual daters of the world, this may be your worst nightmare. So, what do you do if a paternity action is ...
What if I am a victim of domestic violence?
Domestic violence is far more common than we know. It is a problem that affects people regardless of race, gender, sexuality or socioeconomic status. If you or someone you love is being abused, it is important to come forward to seek help.What is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence is causing, or attempting to cause, bodily injury ...
Requests for Admissions: Costs and Sanctions Upon Improper Failure to Admit
In preparing answers to requests for admissions, the answers must be made in good faith and answer the request in detail. Answers that do not accomplish this may be stricken at the court's discretion and sanctions applied. The following excerpted Rules and cases support the above conclusion. If the defendant in your case offered only ...
Establishing Paternity of UnMarried Fathers
In North Carolina, when a married man's wife has a child, he is automatically presumed to be the father, and has all of the same rights to custody as the mother. When a couple is unmarried, the situation becomes a little tricky, and requires that the father establishes his paternity.Paternity can be established in several ...
