You do not need a Separation Agreement document to establish your date of separation. That date will be stated in such an Agreemenet though. Your spouse cannot refuse to sign a Separation Agreement to forever delay your separation period for example. Your date of separation is largely up to you... View More

A joint savings account is presumably a marital asset and as such is divisible in a divorce proceeding. It does not matter who "made the money." That would apply only to money made during the marriage, probably not that which was in the account at time of marriage. The other questions... View More

Unfortunately, probably not. There is a procedure that one must follow involving a Motion to Amend, but sometimes before that, we lawyers might have to file something to get the matter "before the court" A court cannot rule on something that's not rightfully in its view--even a... View More

Very unusual and interesting question. The answer is yes, and we have worked through one of these before here in my firm. Would take too long to outline the process on this site. Contact a good family law firm, and they will be able to help. My best to you.

If you have verification that the Complaint was served by the Sheriff, it is possible that the certificate of service from the Sheriff did not make it to the Judge's file? Or was there question about the address? There is also a general requirement to follow posted service with a mailing.... View More

Certainly if you agree, you can dismiss your divorce suit in another state and, in essence, move it to Virginia--to file after you have lived here for at least 6 months. Even if you both do not agree, in some cases, the party that started the suit, can dismiss it there and refile here in VA. The... View More

In short, no you cannot stop paying without a Court's involvement and a new Order. This existing Order remains in effect until a Court enters a contrary Order. You will likely have to prove that she is living with someone else for more than a year however, and at times, that's not as... View More

You will have to give him notice of the divorce filing of course. If we can find him, all the better, but if not, we can provide notice to him by what is called "Publication." That is an established procedure for exactly your type of situation. It involves publications out in California... View More

While you are incarcerated, you can always work through family or friends to hire Counsel so that your rights and interests are protected even though you are not able to personally go to your lawyer's office. This is the best plan; your lawyer will come to you. If you are unable to do that... View More

You will need to talk to a North Carolina family law attorney to get this done, and I advise you do that quickly as time often matters in this type of determination. Our best to you.

Given your facts, it is my opinion, yes, you can withdraw 50 percent of the account if you feel you must leave. There is certainly no criminal activity in your intent; you have actually told him your intent. My sincere advice is to get with a local family law attorney soonest. Often time really... View More

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Well, he can I suppose, but he's using marital money to do it, and he'll have to account for your portion of that money at some point in your divorce. In theory, I suppose you are now part owner of this new house. The loss of the marital home you live in is also a problem; the court... View More

In short, yes. But is no one's contesting equitable distribution, why not just wrap it up at the same time? I am assuming that a hearing will not be necessary for the distribution, so it's not difficult for your Counsel to deal with both at the same time. I say all this without... View More

Hello. We would need to talk to your father I suppose. This is probably your only option right now. Hang in there.

You can try to involve the police again to see if her harassment rises to the level of a criminal charge. I am not sure if it will, but it's a place to start. As to the custody issues here, this situation might be enough of a problem to address whether or not your daughter should be around... View More

Interesting question. I am picking up that you are "fully divorced" since she's a subsequent wife. She would need to be a party to the discussion/dispute to have a say in these matters, and most likely she is not--since the issues pertain to a past marriage and your current minor... View More

This is a sticky question. You are still a minor, and your mother is your mother. Assuming she has legal custody, she has a say in what is done with you, certainly in where you reside. That said, it appears that most Judges will not force a minor child of your age, who can drive for example, to... View More

The rule is that if a spouse commits adultery, and this can be proven in court by clear and convincing evidence, that spouse will not receive spousal support from the other spouse. In lay terms, the court will not require one to support an ex-spouse who caused the divorce by cheating. All that... View More

If you have shared custody of your child and you remarry, unless there is some reason that the man is not good for your child, this event should have no effect on your custodial arrangement.