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What can I file if the other parent demands remains? | NC
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Q: What can I file in court if the other parent is demanding part of my deceased child's remains? A: You can usually file a verified civil complaint for declaratory judgment in Superior Court. That asks a judge to decide who has legal authority over the cremated remains and what may be done with them. If the situation is urgent, you can also ask for a temporary restraining order or a preliminary…