You mentioned that your case arose from you defending yourself. Self- defense cases can be especially tricky and hard to prove (and this is one of those rare defense situations where you as the defendant have to prove something to succeed).

If your experienced attorney (the attorney who... View More

Yes, once you turn 18, you’re legally an adult in North Carolina and have full control over your own property.

If you bought the phone yourself and can prove it like showing a receipt, payment record, or phone account in your name. Then the phone legally belongs to you. After you turn 18,... View More

Since you were working for an Amazon delivery partner at the time, any damage that happened on the job is normally covered by your employer, not you. That’s part of what’s called “respondeat superior,” meaning your employer is responsible for accidents that happen while you’re doing your... View More

Since you have a valid North Carolina title in your name, that makes you the legal owner. The person who has the car doesn’t have the right to keep it unless they can show a legitimate transfer, which seems unlikely.

Start by contacting the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office or... View More

You still have legal rights since you have full custody under a North Carolina court order. The father and stepmother cannot legally take your child out of state or block your contact without the court’s approval.

Your first step is to enforce your custody order. File a motion for... View More

It's very difficult to answer this question without more information. In general, if you have defaulted on your car payments, you still have the car, and you have been sued by the lender, you need to contact the lender or if they used an attorney, the attorney for the lender to make... View More

If you’re being sued after a car repossession, the lender is likely trying to collect a deficiency balance—the amount still owed after they sold the car. Here’s how to handle it:

1. Read the lawsuit carefully

The court papers (called a Summons and Complaint) tell you who’s... View More

In North Carolina, DSS cannot remove a child without a court order unless there’s an emergency that puts the child in immediate danger. If the order was signed after removal, that may be a legal issue. Here’s what to do:

Contact an attorney immediately to discuss. Your lawyer can file a... View More

If DSS removed your child without a signed order in place and didn’t give you notice or paperwork, that’s a serious due process concern. In North Carolina, DSS must either have an emergency order or get one signed right away, and parents are entitled to notice and a hearing. Your next step is... View More

If you’ve been served with a motion for contempt in North Carolina, you must take it seriously — even if you now live in Alabama. Here’s what to do:

Confirm jurisdiction. Since the custody order was issued in NC, that court may still have authority unless the case has officially been... View More

Yes. In North Carolina, you can ask the court to move up (advance) the hearing date or to dissolve the ex parte order if it was based on false information.

Here’s what to do:

Go to the clerk of court where the case was filed and ask to file a Motion to Dissolve or Modify Ex Parte... View More

If you signed a custody modification under pressure and without a lawyer, you can ask the court to revisit or set aside the agreement.

Here’s what to do:

Contact a family law attorney right away to review what you signed.

If you felt coerced or misled, your attorney can... View More

Financial hardship is not a legal defense and you likely owe what they are asking for. You can talk to a consumer bankruptcy attorney about all.of your options or you can call the lawyer for the Plaintiff directly and see what they are able to offer you. A few things to keep in mind. The Court... View More

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answered on Aug 13, 2025

You need to be concerned with your land boundaries. That avulsion probably changed the boundary to two or more tracts. Noone is liable for damages to restore the former boundaries. Hopefully you have gained land and you may wish to start acting like it, that is as the owner. Consult with an... View More

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answered on Jun 24, 2025

Hire a NC attorney to file an action for possession. You personally may be able to file criminal theft charges also, but you will need personal knowledge. You may have to break open the locked area, but do not get in an argument or fight in doing so. Make sure you have fire insurance. Get... View More

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answered on May 4, 2025

In North Carolina, a hotel (or “innkeeper”) does have certain rights under state law to hold a guest’s property for unpaid charges through what’s known as an innkeeper’s lien. However, that lien applies specifically to the property of the guest who owes the debt. The hotel generally does... View More

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answered on Apr 16, 2025

In North Carolina, homeowners' associations (HOAs) have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of the community, which includes enforcing rules and regulations that are established by the residents or the governing documents. This duty is generally derived from the governing documents of... View More

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answered on Apr 24, 2025

If your financial advisor stopped communicating after the transfer of funds and $1,350 has been taken from your account, you should take the following steps immediately to protect your interests:

Document Everything: Keep records of all communications with the advisor, including emails,... View More

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answered on Apr 9, 2025

If you executed a deed which gave a remainder after your life estate, which was delivered and recorded, then no, you cannot revoke the conveyance of a vested remainder. Your lawyer should have told you about the finality of such a future interest deed. The remainderman can convey back his... View More

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answered on Apr 8, 2025

You have a boundary dispute and/or adverse possession problem. Go to the property first and look for signs of possession, such as cutting timber. Hire a NC attorney that does real property litigation. It will be difficult and expensive. Get name and address of possessor. Suit for... View More