In the divorce decree it states, she will sign over at will. No where in the decree that it states is she entitled to or awarded to the estate. She doesn't live in the country and she's not a citizen of the United States.
answered on Feb 3, 2021
This is a cop-out of an answer, but you would need to speak to local real estate attorney on this issue, as they would need to look at the specific language on the deed and the divorce filings. I'm not sure there is an easy answer with mom being out of the country (her citizenship status... View More 
Im currently thinking about divorcing my husband but I’m worried that if I do he will take back his permission to move back to Germany with our son like he and I agreed on I don’t have anything in written or notarized but I’m kinda curious what rights I have and what would be important to... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2021
In North Carolina, spousal and custody agreements have to be in writing and notarized. For custody matters, the court can ignore any agreement you make regarding custody if they feel that's in the best interests of the child. Typically, you also have to disclose all material facts (like your... View More
Mooresville, NC location. Couple has one son together, 13 years old. They own a home in husband's name. She owns her own business. They have 2 dogs and 2 cars.
answered on Jan 21, 2021
I'm not clear what the question is. There are some pro bono programs for domestic abuse victims. They usually focus on restraining orders and the like, rather than property and divorce. They also usually have more cases than they have resources to handle.
answered on Jan 18, 2021
A common answer to any legal question is that "it depends," but that is particularly true here where I don't have access to the specific language you are referencing. Depending on the actual language used, it might mean that both parties are releasing (waiving) any other claims they... View More
He had been getting 100% military disability before they married.
answered on Jan 4, 2021
No. By federal law is not divisible or an asset of the marriage to be divided. However, the income can be used in calculating child support in most states.
I am much younger than my husband and we have not been actual husband and wife for many years although we were never divorced. I wouldn’t mind taking care of him but need to divorce him now so I can seek other life partner. What would be your best recommendation? He is in North Carolina and I am... View More
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answered on Dec 23, 2020
If you are at all concerned about the liability of your assets for the payment of your husband’s long term care you should consult with an elder law attorney in the state where he is likely to receive the care. It is not clear which state that is. The laws of the states of California and North... View More
My husband is working full time but claims to not have money for bills and household needs. Is there something I can do since he isn't helping financially?
answered on Dec 21, 2020
Legally done? No, there isn't a way you can legally force your spouse to contribute to the household bills. He can't force you to do anything, and you can't force him to do anything.
You are on a site full of divorce attorneys, so perhaps you'll receive some feedback... View More
My husband spoke to an attorney and wanted to understand his rights and what he would need to do to start the separation process. Could he move out and it not be considered abandonment? I guess I'm trying to find out if he would have been advised to not leave the house and to do other steps first?
answered on Dec 21, 2020
I'm not going to speculate on what some other attorney may or may not have told your husband, but I can say that "abandonment" isn't a distinct legal claim and is usually not something I spend a lot of time talking about with clients who have yet to separate. Abandonment might... View More
I moved out July 27 of 2019, I have paid for everything at the house and paid her monthly for our son. I would like to know if I can essentially counter file against her for absolute divorce instead of the DBB, as far as I understand it a DBB gives us another year of legal separation where I have... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2020
Divorce from Bed and board in no way tolls the one year separation for eligibility for divorce. You can absolutely countersue for an absolute divorce and schedule it as soon as legally possible. But more importantly what you need to do is consult with an attorney in your area regarding your options.
We are not married but my boyfriend and I have split up. His truck is in both of our names as Co-owners. He says he is going to change the locks so that I cannot take the truck anywhere.
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answered on Dec 3, 2020
If he wants to waste a hundred bucks or more - let him. Of course, you can simply take him to court and likely force him to give you access since you are a co-owner. However, likely the best option is for him to buy you out and you sign over your interest in the truck to him. If you opt to do... View More
How he will leave me with nothing take out all cash stop paying phones WiFi which my kids use for school can he take it he says he will leave us with nothing no food nothing
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answered on Dec 2, 2020
My experience with men like you have described is once I punch them in the wallet good and proper one or two times they all of a sudden miraculously want to stop being jerks and want to be reasonable (this is especially true if they are military). So do not let him intimidate you with his... View More
It is registered in his name, but it is the vehicle I drive. I have no way to leave the house
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answered on Dec 1, 2020
'OK' is a matter of subjective opinion - some people will say it is totally cool and others that it is a douchey thing for him to have done (unless he had good cause such as preventing you from driving drunk). However, if what you are really asking is whether he can do it without getting... View More
My hours have been reduced due to covid and I am struggling to pay the full amount of child support. I’ve communicated this and have been paying what I can monthly as well as continuing to pay medical insurance for him.
Technically, I am behind in the monthly amount, and need to have my... View More
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answered on Dec 1, 2020
Non-payment of child support is not grounds to withhold visitation. However, if she is seeking a protective order and has legitimate grounds to do so then that would potentially be grounds to withhold visitation but she would have to have a legitimate and reasonable fear for the safety of herself... View More
He was very unhappy, and we met on a dating site. I did not know he was married until I had already developed feelings for him. Can his wife sue me if I was not the cause of the problems? They separated soon after we met and are getting a divorce now. He was unhappy for a long time before me, but... View More
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answered on Nov 16, 2020
Can she sue you - yes. However, based on your description her odds of winning a likely less than slim and none. She would need to prove you purposely or at least knowingly broke up what was otherwise a happy marriage. So you likely have nothing to worry about. The other thing is if you are like... View More
Would he be entitled to the home I bought for myself and children while we were seperated waiting the one year to get a divorce? Should i get a custody agreement in court first before moving out? Can he get me for failing to continue to pay HIS mortgage after I leave? My name is on deed not... View More
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answered on Nov 14, 2020
It would be best to have a formal written Separation Agreement done before you move. If you can be fair with each other, all of your marital issues (including child related issues of custody, visitation and support) can be resolved for a flat rate fee of around $250 for most average couples. If... View More
The wife and I are currently separated and wife drew up some standard separation papers from the internet and not through a lawyer. The wife and I got a loan one year ago to help with bill. The loan is only in my (husbands name) because i had better credit at the time. We both were knowledgeable... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2020
I am not licensed to practice law in Florida, so if you reside there, you should get a Florida attorney.
That caveat aside, the loan IS marital property and should have been accounted for in the settlement of your equitable distribution (property division) claim. However, the creditor (the... View More
rented another house in just his name and I want to sign our current lease in my name. Does he have any rights to the rental because we are married i.e his family comes on property and I don't want them there, or he comes on property and I don't want him there.
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answered on Nov 6, 2020
If the lease is put in just your name, you would control who can and can not come on to the property. Also, in a separation situation and under certain circumstances North Carolina's Domestic Criminal Trespass law may apply to yur spouse. Here is the statute: § 14-134.3. Domestic criminal... View More
Ex is behind $14,000 per our divorce decree and never took any of his visitation.
answered on Oct 28, 2020
I'm not sure I quite understand the question, but will point out that child support and the rights of the non-custodial parent to see the child aren't connected. They are handled on completely different paths.
To the extent he isn't paying, any efforts on your part to have... View More
Is it legal to force a parent to stay in current state even though they got a job in another state. I got a good paying job with benefits in another state but now my husband wont leave our current state so we can live close to each other to share custody over your son. We are still married and have... View More
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answered on Oct 16, 2020
Of course it is legal - you don't get to dictate to or force someone to move just because you got a job out of state or are married and have a child together. If you can't come to a fair agreement together essentially you will have to decide to stay or go and involve the court to decide... View More
So my co worker just celebrated her divorce this past September and she mentioned she had filed in Oct of 2019 but she seperated in June 2019. I had always assumed you had to wait a year to file for divorce? He did cheat and have a baby on her
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answered on Oct 3, 2020
Yes, you can file a divorce in North Carolina after only being separated for four months but you will likely have purposely committed felony perjury and if you get caught, will likely be in a boat load of trouble for presenting false information to the court. There is no legal way around the one... View More
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