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He threatens to throw me out of our home and sell my vehicle. He is also threatening to remove me from our checking account and all access to funds. We have been married for 2 years. I am also currently unable to work pending carpal tunnel surgery I am needing as I am a hairdresser. What are my... View More 
answered on Feb 14, 2018
You have as much right to be in the marital home as your husband does until the family court rules otherwise, after notice and hearing. Do not leave. Also money earned during a marriage is marital money so you have a right to use some of that money to retain a lawyer.
my sister has custody and she told me this is the legal?
answered on Feb 13, 2018
A written consent to terminate parental rights must state that you are signing over your rights freely and voluntarily AND a lawyer must review the consent with you and explain your rights before you sign and your consent must be witnessed. You mention nothing about how your sister came to have... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2018
No, to relinquish parental rights, the law requires that the relinquishing parent be represented by a lawyer in executing the relinquishment document and the relinquishment must be voluntary.
answered on Feb 8, 2018
The Court's order will remain in full force and effect until it is replaced by a subsequent order modifying it. Child custody, visitation and child support are always modifiable if either party petitions for a modification AND if the evidence presented shows that there has been a... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2018
There is a bill pending in the State General Assembly that would repeal the statute that authorizes suspending a person's driver's license for failure to pay child support. As of January 10, 2018 that bill was being reviewed in committee. It will have to go to and be signed by the... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2018
When a report is made to DSS they conduct an investigation to determine if there is evidence of abuse or neglect. If they find no such evidence after investigation, they will issue an "Unfounded" report and close the case. If they find there is evidence of abuse or neglect they will open... View More
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