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Basically, I want to know what is the process for divorce in NC.
We have one child together and she has one from a previous relationship.
We've been married about a year and a half.
What are the child support/custody rules and regulations?
I am completely at a... View More 
answered on Oct 21, 2019
Yes you have to be separated for a year, which requires physical separation and the intent not to renew the relationship. If there are custody and child support issues, I would suggest speaking with a family law attorney who can go over you matter in detail.
Child support is calculated... View More
He is adamant on living with his dad. Has quit school, and has told his mom he is leaving.
answered on Oct 21, 2019
all parties are subject to follow the terms of any current custody order if any. if there is a Court order, then father needs to file a motion to modify custody. If there is no Court order, each parent has a right to the physical placement of the child.
At 16, the child's position... View More
I was forced out of the home with our children due to constructive abandonment for domestic violence almost a year ago. However, we remained working on our relationship regardless of the disputes dealt with in court. Now that I have refused to drop my claim for child support, my husband refuses to... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2019
i suggest you contact your attorney and arrange a time to retrieve your items. payments made on the home during marriage which increase the equity may be considered martial so the asset is likely a mixed asset.
answered on Oct 20, 2019
It could be. What did the children's mother say?? Certainly if she is intending to stay there, use this as grounds for emergency custody.
Contact a family law attorney to assist you.
I didn’t abandon my son I’ve been here threw out the whole time he just been staying with them I take him to all important matters I buy him what he needs so why is that
answered on Oct 20, 2019
I would need more information before being able to answer your question. What is in a petition are merely allegations. The question is what evidence do they have to prove the allegations.
My husband and I have been separated since March 2018, we owed also 10,000 dollars in federal taxes and I need him to pay half of this responsibility. I paid all of state taxes since 2013 to 2018. I also, paid all of 2013 and 2018 federal taxes but we still owe some of 2014 thru 2017. He just... View More
answered on Oct 15, 2019
When going thru a divorce, rarely is the marital estate comprised of a single asset. Are there other debts that were incurred during the marriage. All assets and debts need to considered and allocated.
If there is only debt there are ways to arrange a payment plan or structure payments.... View More
We have filed a Show Cause and Contempt along with an Amended Motion to Modify Custody on July 24, 2019. My Ex attorney was served by fax the same day as well and certified mail received 3 days later. As of today we have not received a response and her attorney is not answering emails, calls or... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2019
Most motions are to be answered within 10 days, plus time for service.
With contempt the court should set a hearing to advise the adverse party of their rights to counsel as they could be jailed for a willful violation.
I would not be as concerned about the other side responding... View More
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