Q: Nc child custody lawyer need help. Have to go back and want to know gull extend of options believe been screwed
Had custody case got 5050. Unsure never got a final copy and has been 4 years. Problems have persistent need to go back feel like right have been violated with the case need help going back
A: First you should call the clerk of court to find out if an Order has been entered. You should have been served, but it is possible that an Order was entered without you being served. The clerk will be able to inform you of the status of the case. If there is no actual written Order in the file, you may need to file a New Complaint as the Oral recitation of the Order is not the same as the actual entry of an Order. Otherwise, you may file a Motion for Contempt and Order to Show Cause if there is an Order that has been violated. You may also file a Motion to Modify if there is an Order that needs to be modified. All of these depend on the circumstances surrounding your case. The Clerk of Court can assist you with finding information about the status of an Order in your case.
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