It can be in any county, although the other side could theoretically attempt to have it moved to a more proper venue. I've filed plenty in 'my' county when both parties live somewhere else.

While it is a common misconception, there really isn't something called 'separation papers,' and you don't need any such papers to become legally separated. Some couples negotiate a contract between themselves that settles issues they may have (property division, spousal... View More

You can leave the house anytime you want. You will still be liable to pay the loan, however. If there is a substance abuse issue, there are other ways to force him to leave (if the right facts apply). Consult with a family law attorney about your options, and take that opportunity to have a... View More

I'm sure that you would love for there to be a simple and easy answer, but you likely are going to be required to get a "normal" divorce like everyone else, which requires one year of separation. Annulment may be a possibility, but it is only available in very limited circumstances... View More

So long as the sex/dating occurs after the "separation date", you are free to do as you please with no adverse consequences. The separation date is the day one of the spouses moved out of the marital home intending the separation be permanent (for you, that was 5-6 years ago).... View More

I'm not aware of any probono divorce lawyers, if that is what the question is asking about. There are pro bono programs for domestic abuse victims, but they usually stick to getting a restraining order and do not touch the divorce items.

While rare, there are some law firms that work... View More

This is something you need to hire a lawyer for.

If you also have a separation agreement in place, it will likely specify that your spouse must cooperate with anything reasonable and necessary to effectuate the terms of the agreement. If it is reasonable and necessary to file an original with the register of deeds to effectuate the terms, then... View More

We don't have much context (or a copy of the order) to be very informed on what the judge intended. However, that seems like a compelling argument to me.

This is a complicated question. Most homes owned by spouses are owend by "tenants in the entirety" which means the spouses do not own a 50% interest - rather each spouse owns the entire property. You are prohibited from selling or refinancing the home without your spouse's consent,... View More

Without seeing the divorce decree and your deed I cannot give specific advice. You and your ex-wife likely owned the land in tenancy by the entireties in the deed. And when the divorce was finalized that was automatically converted into tenants in common. So you may be a 50% owner of the property... View More

If it's meant for you and you got it, you should answer it. A court would likely deem it a mere inadvertent mistake when considering whether or not service is effective under Rule 4.

Yes, you can send them interrogatories (questions), requests for admission, and requests for production without having a lawyer. Essentially, you are your own lawyer.

First, a judge must determine that you are substantially financially dependent on your spouse. If the judge feels you are, they look at 16 factors to determine the duration and amount of monthly alimony payments. You can find the statute related to alimony here:... View More

You have two options to formalize your custody agreement. One is a custody agreement contract. The other is a consent order from the court. Every divorce, even if no disputes are litigated, is technically a lawsuit. You'd have to start the lawsuit first (read lots of formal legal paperwork),... View More

You shouldn't need her consent or participation - the only requirement is that you must be separated for one year. No way to speed the process up unfortunately. So after that year is run, you just need to file your divorce, serve her, and then proceed.

It sounds like you are separated from her. The only way possible would be to file for "equitable distribution" and the Court could enter an Order requiring her to cooperate with the disposal of any marital assets. Otherwise, you cannot force her to sell. You should get an equitable... View More

Not in North Carolina as you have to wait a year after separation. From the facts you've presented, you can't sue until 9/13/2021.

You can buy a house in your name only, your marital status has nothing to do with it. A bank may not lend you money without your spouse joining but that is completely up to the bank.

I could guess, but without looking at the file I have no idea what form you are missing. You will unfortunately need to consult with a local family law attorney about the status of your case. Perhaps you can just file the correct form and get a new date scheduled.

I can't speak for... View More