Legal Question in Family Law in North Carolina

North Carolina Law

I met my ex-boyfriend in 2000, thought he was a great guy and had my daughter with him. After she was born, he forbid me to see my family and my older daughter and told me that if I had anything to do with them, he would take my baby away from me and I was very afraid of him. When I decided to go home and visit my family, he would not let me see my baby - we went to court and there is a custody agreement in Pennyslvania. When I tried to see my baby, he threatened me and made me so afraid that I stopped visiting her. He has since taken her and moved to North Carolina. I am scheduled to go there to see her in two weeks. My questions are - what can I do to make sure my custody agreement is valid in NC and can he terminate my parental rights because I do not have an address in NC?


Asked on 6/01/07, 10:53 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Davidson Law Office of John A. Davidson

Re: North Carolina Law

Pennsylvania Custody orders are good in North Carolina. That said custody matters are civil so the police won't be there to enforce them. They would not even if the order was from North Carolina.

Did you have a hearing on having him take the child to North Carolina? You were and maybe still be entitled to one and it would take place where the original order was issued.

No he can't terminate your parental rights.

If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me, the initial consultation is free.

{John}

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Answered on 6/01/07, 11:07 am


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