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The first hearing for temporary custody lawsuit I signed a little paper saying 'Parenting Agreement' in which their lawyer presented as a minimum visitation schedule (which was more than it had been) and twice weekly telephone calls, including allowing them temporary custody. I assumed... View More 
I’ve had a court ordered support case for many years and child enforcement said they can’t do anything else. I have his job and home location that’s been verified. He also makes over $150,000 so he can easily pay it. I want a court date and a lump sum payment to settle this.
I would like to know the potential of a restraining order or something similar against someone. This would be information about my options for ongoing and escalating verbal and emotional abuse, with threats of physical violence. I'm in a very tight position where housing and money are... View More
I have a high conflict relationship with the mother of my eight year old son. The school principal has read our custody order and Is now attempting to mediate and enforce his interpretation of our custody order. His position is that the school is “required” to do this. For example he wants to... View More
My parents used to not let me out of the house at all if I had a grade below a 90, they would also take my phone. This may not seem bad, but it led to me being very depressed and suicidal since I couldn't make friends, and I was studying from when I woke up until I went to bed, while watching... View More
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answered on Sep 12, 2024
Living apart from your parents at 17 in North Carolina without their consent can be challenging. Generally, until you turn 18, your parents are legally responsible for you. This means that if you leave home without permission, your parents could involve the police, who might bring you back if they... View More
answered on Aug 29, 2024
You are not responsible unless your names were on the credit cards. Her estate is responsible. If she had any .money or property at the time of her death, those would be sold and/or money used to pay her debts. I suggest that letters be sent to her creditors explaining that she passed on xxx date... View More
Judge extremely biased, new too. I ran for city council when he ran for judge. I was for his opponent, have pictures with his opponent and his family. 15 months paternity wasn’t established and his father (alleged father never contributed a penny to help his son or any kind of support) he was... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
It sounds like you're in an incredibly difficult situation, and it's understandable to feel overwhelmed and frustrated. The legal and emotional aspects you're facing are complex, especially with the history you’ve described involving the judge, the alleged father, and the other... View More
A vehicle purchased via loan by Spouse B during a marriage, with loan payments made from Spouse B's own account where their income is deposited (marital funds), titled in Spouse B's name only.
NCGS § 50-20(b)(1) classifies the vehicle as marital property, making Spouse A an owner... View More
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answered on Aug 19, 2024
Parties who are considering tracking their spouses’ movements can refer to North Carolina General Statute §14-196.3(b)(5). This statute both defines the state’s understanding of an electronic device and notes that to install such a device, the installer must have their name on the affiliated... View More
I am 17 and looking to move out. I have a job and a way to get to my work. I have somone who would provide a place for me to live. I would go to school in the district in which the house is. I already pay for most of my things, so that would not be a big change. As I live in NC, the law says I can... View More
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answered on Jul 27, 2024
Moving out at 17 can be challenging, especially if you want to avoid legal complications. In North Carolina, the law states that you need to be emancipated through a court process to live independently without parental consent. If you just leave and your parents report you as missing, the police... View More
I am divorced but I can't get my ex to finish the ED. It's been 4 years already and there's always a "reason" for it to be continued when we go to court for it.
He hasn't lived here in 5 years. I pay all the bills, live here with the kids and he is not... View More
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answered on Jul 2, 2024
This is a complex situation involving divorce, equitable distribution (ED), and bankruptcy law. Here's a general overview of steps you might consider, but please note that you should consult with a local attorney who specializes in both family law and bankruptcy for specific advice:
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answered on Jun 19, 2024
You should have no direct legal liability for debts in your wife's name alone, but assuming that you are a beneficiary of her estate, to the extent that there are assets in her name, those estate debts must be paid before you receive any distribution from her estate.
Confer with... View More
Both parties heave signed and notarized the separation agreement and have been separated for 2 years.
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answered on Jun 8, 2024
In North Carolina, once a couple has been legally separated for at least one year and one day, either party can file for an absolute divorce. The one-year separation period begins from the date the separation agreement is signed and notarized, or from the date the couple physically separates,... View More
He has my boys, and they aren't going to school, and he is ignoring the law.How can they serve papers to get my.kids back I have a temporary custody order, and he doesn't work
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. If your husband is avoiding service of the DVPO and temporary custody order, you have a few options to ensure he is served and you can regain custody of your children.
First, contact the local sheriff's department or law enforcement agency... View More
He is not on her birth certificate, we have no custody agreement, he doesn't pay child support, and he has barely been involved in her life for the last two years. She is now 4, and he has obtained temporary emergency custody through an ex parte 50-B, which he lied on. I filed a motion to set... View More
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answered on Jun 2, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about what you're going through. It's important to stay strong and keep fighting for your daughter. Since the judge denied your motion and you weren't allowed to speak, you should consider filing an appeal or seeking a modification of the custody order.... View More
Me and the father have been speaking about maybe terminating court ordered child support but I was told they would take my Medicaid and food stamps for them as well and for me
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answered on Jun 18, 2024
It depends. I would contact my child support caseworker and my Medicaid and Food stamps workers and find out what the laws about this are in your jurisdiction. You could lose the benefits by stopping the child support so you need to find out what your workers say about it.
Can my husband have me arrested or even trespassed from the house and property that I own SOLELY and have owned since before the marriage? I would assume I can come and go as I please to my OWN house and property?… he just keeps threatening to have me arrested if I step foot on MY property? Is... View More
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answered on May 14, 2024
Is there an order from a Court preventing you from going there? If so then husband can have you held in contempt. If no, then he plans on setting you up for an arrest which gives him leverage. You may wish to sell the home, or file an action for possession against him. You must hire a NC... View More
answered on May 7, 2024
From a real estate perspective, if you own the house, then yes, you have every right to use it. However, other factors may prevent you from doing this, such as court orders. I would advise speaking with a local attorney since this appears to be related to a divorce.
I'm in a nursing home now because I fell and dislocated my shoulder and fractured it 4 times my husband is in a nursing home in NC and I want him moved with me his brother and sister currently have guardian ship I don't know how they got it I am the one who took care of my husband when we... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2024
It isn't possible to answer with any degree of specificity why you were not granted guardianship without seeing the court file. This is a situation where you need to schedule an appointment with an attorney with the paperwork you have.
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