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My wife left me on 01/04/2019. Whereabouts unknown.
answered on Jun 28, 2019
Legally, you are already separated. If you are looking to have a Separation Agreement which addresses all other outstanding issues relevant until you can get your divorce, you'll need to find her. Otherwise, you can file for divorce on January 5, 2020. Once the divorce decree is entered... View More 
The child is 2 years old. His mother and father let him stay with me bc if their living situation and both being on drugs. Do I need to go to MD and file with the courts or can I do that in NC?
answered on Jun 27, 2019
You can file in MD now, or wait until October 14th and file in NC. If NC, you would be filing for Custody (not guardianship). The parents can sign a Consent Order for Custody, which will give you what you need to take care of the child, and if their situation changes, they can file to have custody... View More
on child support. She said that he can go to court to get joint custody. I don’t understand. How he could think to do that when he’s not even around our son, he’s with me all the time. I asked my mother about this and she said that he could. My question is even with child support going... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2019
Yes. He can file for custody. Joint custody is not something you can "opt out" of having to do, if the court orders it. He can ask for joint custody at any time, even if he is not asking for it now.
answered on Jun 26, 2019
Are you the father, mother, grandparent, etc.? Is CPS involved and if so, did they have the child placed at the grandparents' home?
Husband is in family home after work with children until I come home after work and a beer at my apartment. He made it impossible for me to stay there. I got apartment to get away from him yelling at me and all the arguing. I always sleep at home with my husband and children. My husband is starting... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2019
It is fine that you got an apartment; however, it sounds like you need to file for custody as soon as possible. There are other things you can do to protect yourself and the evidence which you will need for your case. Consult a separate attorney about how best to go about this, if your current... View More
So my sons mother had her 14 year old niece living with her and my sons mothers boyfriend let his bestfriend stay there as well who was over 21 years old and ended up getting the 14 year old pregnant and they all knew they were "dating" or messing around under the same roof. She ended up... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2019
She could if she knew it was happening, and she let is happen in her home. Additionally, her children could be removed from her care.
answered on Jun 24, 2019
Yes. They can, assuming there is a valid transfer to him/her (with or without other joint owners). They will also be legally responsible for his/her share of the annual taxes, and other liabilities associated with the property.
taken if there is a judgement against me for it. Everyone tells me that I will get the inheritance and she can take me to court for it. But, today I received a call from the realtor saying that my ex has gotten a lawyer and this lawyer wants me to call him to settle some sort of payment. The... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2019
Your case file needs to be removed. Not sure why you didn't file a Motion to Modify Child Support amount when you could not afford your own bills. Nonetheless, you may want to do so now. If there is no judgment, then she would not be able to get to your inheritance before you do, without... View More
In 2015 florida courts granted custody to my ex wife who had hardly had any part in her life until then. (I believe due to gross misrepresentation, since my attorney was fired afterwards and i was not charged what i owed.) Now my daughter is 11 and still living with her mother, in onslow county.... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2019
If you are going to register the Order now, it would need to be in NC (Onslow County). Once registered, you should file a Motion to Modify Custody. While you are at it, you may want to include a Motion to Modify Child Support in the same filing. Consult with an attorney about more of the specifics... View More
Long story. I pay some Bill's and am working almost full time.
answered on Jun 18, 2019
Actually, it would depend on what bills you were paying (i.e., part of the rent/mortgage, utilities, etc.). If you agreed to pay some bills in exchange for being able to live there after you turned 18, then technically you are a tenant, and they must give you advanced written notice or evict you.... View More
I have lost my attorney. Opposing council was responsible for writing and filing. It was completed but n issue arose from company buyout on the 401k. A work around has been proposed to give me the amount agreed up. The only thing lacking is any growth on the fund since Oct of 2018. It seems I... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2019
Yes. You can communicate directly with the opposing counsel, now that you are not represented by an attorney
She's currently getting treatment for her condition once a fortnight, would it be legal for her to be kicked out?
answered on Jun 13, 2019
Unfortunately, she can force her to leave one way or another. If she has been paying anything towards the house bills (mortgage, rent, utilities, etc.), her mother will most likely have to go through an eviction process before being able to force her to leave. If not, the police may force her to... View More
Both my wife and I are on the deed. No writ is against her. Is our home safe from florida writ? We have 2 vehicles with no lein, both our names on titles. Can they be siezed?
We appreciate your time. Thank you
answered on Jun 12, 2019
Your home is safe, so long as it is titled as "tenants by the entirety". Your vehicles could potentially be seized, if you have not properly exempted them. Contact a Florida attorney regarding Florida's exemptions process.
A woman owned a home which was in her name only. In her will, she left the will to her husband for the rest of his life then to their children (she had children from a 1st husband, and he had children from a 1st wife). How can all of the children secure their interests? If the home is put into the... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2019
No. If she left the property to him for his life, then all he has is a "Life Estate" interest in the property, meaning, at this death, the property goes to her children. He cannot sell the property outright, either. He can only sell what he has, which is a life interest, so whoever buys... View More
We moved here in N.C on 5/2018 from Md. and my husband sent us ahead to a rental property that he was supposed to accompany us when he found employment but instead ask for an divorce again after reconciliation when he had abandoned us before in Md.
answered on Jun 6, 2019
You should be entitled to spousal support, if he has any disposable income after meeting his reasonable monthly expenses, and you have not committed adultery. The sooner you file an action for Post-separation support and alimony, the better.
My father is abusive towards me and i want to live with my mother i have reported this to DSS multiple times and wont take it to 215 or do anything about it. the law is "it is not illegal for a 17 year old to run away without parental permission. Since it isnt against the law there is no... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2019
You can leave and go to your mother's. However, the police may suggest that you return, and will certainly encourage your mother to encourage you to do the same (since he has custody); however, they can't make you. Your mother could file a Motion to Modify Custody, and at least get it... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2019
The Trust document will dictate how the property passes, after "the family has passed". It will most likely state that it continues to be distributed "per stirpes" or "per capita" or by some other determining measure. If not, take the Trust document to an estate... View More
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