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answered on Sep 23, 2019
Depends on whether you have a valid enforceable Separation Agreement.
He was on drugs and I put him out. He has taken personal possessions but I refuse to give him money. I know what he’ll do with it. Can he do anything before the year is up?
answered on Sep 23, 2019
Yes, if there was a marriage, he theoretically can file as a "dependent spouse" for what is called post spousal support. He'd probably need to consult with and pay an attorney to figure this out, however. The pleading requirements are a little complicated. He could also ask for... View More 
He recently decided he didnt wanna help with our daughter because he says he only married me for a citizen ship our daughter was a mistake.
answered on Sep 18, 2019
If he refuses to pay child support, an attorney can assist you to file an action for child support. The father will then pay because the order will be enforceable by the court.
In my case I want to file for bed and board divorce and I’m moving our before the 10 days on the 50b. What if she files the bed and board before me? Or what if we both file at the same time?
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answered on Sep 16, 2019
First, you'd need an attorney to file a divorce from bed & board (which BTW despite the name is not an actual divorce) - that isn't something you or your spouse could do yourselves. Second, there's no way it'd be ready or even needed if you are moving out in the time frame... View More
I filed for divorce 8/4/19, he did not collect the 1st copy I sent by certified mail. I sent a second copy 9/2/19. I do not want to miss the 90 day deadline to have a courtdate issued.
answered on Sep 15, 2019
If he's not served within the first 90 days, you just have to issue a new summons, and have law enforcement try to serve him.
My GF's ex husband is requesting she give him my address, full name, and birth date. I am against this because he has a history of domestic abuse, and he lied to the parent coordinator in order to get this info. He claimed her children spend nights at my house, but that is not true. And... View More
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answered on Sep 11, 2019
Neither you nor your girlfriend are required to provide this information. However, unless the ex is a total idiot he can likely find out everything he wants to know about you whether you like it or not. If you have safety concerns - get a gun.
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answered on Sep 4, 2019
If you at least know the divorce was granted in North Carolina, the most common place people file is the county they resided in. So you pretty much have to give it you best guess and start contacting the clerk of civil district court for each of the 100 North Carolina counties until you hit a... View More
There has been no Ed hearing or even pre-trial my ex wants to re-finance but lies on everything.. he wants to take me to court to have a judge rule to force me to sign a quit claim... is this legal?
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answered on Aug 30, 2019
Sounds very much like you do not have an attorney of if you do, that you have paid them to complete the job. The short answer to your question is, yes, under certain circumstances, a Judge can take your property. They don't even need to force to to sign anything - the Judge will just sign... View More
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answered on Aug 21, 2019
You should have hired an attorney - it likely would have been cheaper and you wouldn't have had to bother schlepping to court or dealing with surprises. Typically, in Wake county if the 30 day extension has expired, you will likely need to file a Motion for Default Judgment (also called a... View More
Wife with parents in Chapel Hill, NC, but husband and home is Massachusetts.
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answered on Aug 20, 2019
If the divorce is done in North Carolina - yes. If the divorce is done in Massachusetts then no, unless the attorney is also licensed there but even in that case travel with likely be cost prohibitive expense. If you expect the divorce to be uncontested and wife has resided in NC for at least the... View More
Husband wants me removed within a week is that legal in NC. No paperwork filed.
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answered on Jul 30, 2019
Is it legal for him to want it? Sure, he can want what whatever he wants. However, you have a marital interest in the property so he can not legally force you out unless you want to leave. You likely need to consult with a local family law attorney ASAP who can review your situation in more... View More
She won't sign. She requested a 30 day extension and it's been 60. I haven't heard anything. What should I do? The attorney can't do anything else since she's contesting. I think she want half of my 401k. We have no children or any property to divide.
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answered on Jul 21, 2019
None of what you are saying makes any sense what so ever. You say she won't sign - I can only think you mean sign for service of process because that's the only thing she'd need to sign for. She is not required to sign any paperwork in order for you to divorce her. You then say... View More
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answered on Jul 14, 2019
You may qualify to have court cost and service of process fees waived IF you are indigent (extremely low or no income) but you will still have to do quite a bit of work to do yourself which the court is not allowed to help you with. Even if you are indigent and eligible to have court cost waived,... View More
They work together, I have proof that she asked and knew about me and pursued him further, via witness testimony (other employees). I have witness testimony of them being together, and even the higher ups have said something to him because he was happily married.
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answered on Jul 9, 2019
You can but you need to make sure she has non-exempt assets that can be gotten otherwise even if you win the case (which even in the best of circumstances, the odds are never good) you will likely end up with a judgment that has about the same worth as used toilet paper.
My boyfriend and his ex-wife are separated,but are not divorced as of yet. Hey do you have a mediation appointment set for the first week of August. There is no court order or motion for anything in regards to custody, child support, or alimony. But what we have looked up, he still has equal... View More
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answered on Jun 30, 2019
It is legal if she has good cause. However, likely she does not have good cause and is just using the children as a way to be vindictive. If she does not have good cause, doing what you describe her to have done will make her look bad in court and may also be a crime. Your boyfriend, needs to... View More
i have not been with this woman for over 30 years we have 1 child and he is grown
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answered on Jun 28, 2019
The only way you will save money doing your own divorce id if you are indigent (extremely low or no income) and eligible to have court cost waived. You may not qualify. However, if you make a $1000 a month - you can afford us. Visit easyncdivorce.com to see if our service is a good fit for you.... View More
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answered on Jun 26, 2019
If the child was not yet born, you are not supposed to 'report' it on the divorce paperwork. As to rights, if you are the father - you have rights. You may have to assert your rights but you do have them.
Husband is in family home after work with children until I come home after work and a beer at my apartment. He made it impossible for me to stay there. I got apartment to get away from him yelling at me and all the arguing. I always sleep at home with my husband and children. My husband is starting... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2019
It is fine that you got an apartment; however, it sounds like you need to file for custody as soon as possible. There are other things you can do to protect yourself and the evidence which you will need for your case. Consult a separate attorney about how best to go about this, if your current... View More
Out my house?
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answered on Jun 22, 2019
I am assuming you did your own divorce because the way you are describing things is not typical. If the house is in your name only, why were you the one to leave to start the separation period? And if you are already now divorced why was this issue not resolved during the divorce? At this point,... View More
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answered on Jun 18, 2019
Depends on what you mean by 'legal separation'. There is no such thing in North Carolina but if you mean she has entered into a formal written separation agreement then it is possible that it could have been drafted so that she can sell the property. Without looking at the agreement or... View More
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