You should consult a NC attorney on the question - common law marriages are not recognized in NY but may be in NC.

What to do when a parent is abusing her sole legal custody on the other parent? Can you manage to reverse or modify the order?

You can certainly file a motion/petition to modify the last order. Whether you should do so would depend on an assessment of many more factors...

Yes, the Judge can potentially order her to return the child to the jurisdiction. You should immediately file a petition, order to show cause &...

Child Support. I have current child support along with arrears.

Generally SCU will take out 50% of the order to satisfy the arrears. That said, whatever they take out must leave you with enough net pay to be...

My ex has the residential custody and we have joint legal custody

The move in itself wouldn't necessarily be a basis to vacate the joint custody, as same relates to decision-making - which you can presumably do...

My partner has won custody of his two daughters how will this affect alimony.

The award of temporary custody will not necessarily effect maintenance, unless the court decision awarding maintenance used as a factor the fact...

Can a 16 year old refuse contact with an NCP

If there's a court order, then the Father must follow it. That said, he should strongly consider filing a motion to amend the interim visitation...

If my wife and I are separated, at what point are my cash assets, i.e. bank account in which salary is deposited, to be tallied?

Generally assets which exist upon the filing of a divorce case are subject to the 50-50 division. There are exceptions to this general rule. You...

How can I best protect myself in a divorce?

First, you need to keep a paper-trail - send texts or e-mails to him confirming any negative even or statement he makes. Additionally, encourage...

I have been married for 4.5 years. My husband is violent and verbal abusive to me and my kids. I am seeking to divorce him.

If your Husband owned it pre-marriage & never placed your name on the deed, then the court is unlikely to award you possession to the residence -...

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