The question is whether or not NC considers that a valid marriage. If the answer is yes then yes you have to go through the divorce process. If a...

What will happen if respondent wont show up in court for order of contempt for nonpayment of childsupport?

At some point the court can ask for a warrant for his arrest if he doesn't show. I hope you found this answer helpful and if so, please let me...

Can NY garnish my SSD and also issue warrant with NYS taxation and finance for child support arrears?

The short answer is yes that can issue a tax warrant. This would effect any property you own. I hope you found this answer helpful and if so,...

My son gave up rights to his daughter 5 years ago. The mom told him it would be better for their daughter to do this. he did it.

This question was posted by your son. I will repeat what I told him. You do NOT give up your rights unless there is an adoption or a neglect...

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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.

I am sorry for your situation, however, since the house is a premarital asset you will not be allowed to remain in it. On the other hand, you will...

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?

Money and assets are marital until the filing of a summons. If there was a period of separation before that, the court can take that into...

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

Alimony now called maintenance is for rehabilitation. That means he will have to continue paying for a period of time to allow the ex to get on...

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

As noted by Ms. Radna, legal custody has to do with making decisions. You and your ex can still discuss the issues regarding the child(ren) and...

Change in income during custody trial

It will not effect your chances for custody. It will be up to the court to decide about what your income is or should be. There are many...

Will disobedience of child support order

Public assistance is not a bar to a willful finding. It all depends on what you spent the money on. You need to see an attorney as it is possible...