Legal Question in Family Law in North Carolina

child custody - neither parent wants child

can the court force the non-custodial parent to have the child live with him (the custodial parent does not want the child with her anymore)?


Asked on 5/14/08, 10:04 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Mark Williams Rice Law, PLLC - Web Based & Downtown Office

Re: child custody - neither parent wants child

If the child is in North Carolina and neither parent is capable of providing the care, custody and control of the child, the Court could grant custody to the Department of Social Services.

If both parents are unfit or have acted inconsistent with their constitutionally protected status as the natural parent, any other fit and proper person (usually a relative but not required) could be awarded custody.

Definitely see a lawyer licensed in the State.

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Answered on 2/01/09, 11:52 am
Anne Marie Healy Law Offices of Anne Marie Healy

Re: child custody - neither parent wants child

I'll take him. How old is the child?

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Answered on 5/15/08, 3:50 am


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