How to legally separate when the house was separate property (wife), but husband won't move out?

I agree with my colleagues. It will be very important to get all of the estate documents, title, mortgage documents, etc. in order to determine...

How do you drop one of your last names?

I agree with the above. If your daughter is a minor, you will have to file for the name change application on her behalf through the clerk's office.

My son had a baby in New York. Things between he and the mom didnt work out. He is trying to sign himself up for child support

The Court has to have jurisdiction over the child support matter. If the mother and child have never been in NC, while it is not impossible to...

How do I motion to change venue?

There are other facts relevant to this case that need to first be answered. Was there an initial custody order, and if so, what state was it...

How can I get full custody of my child in NC?

You will need to file for custody in court. All of these acts will be relevant at a custody hearing. You should contact a lawyer to begin the...

How much does a divorce costand how does a divorce work?

The cost of the divorce will depend on who is representing you and the issues involved therein. The actual divorce cannot be filed for until a...

You have the option of renewing the DVPO for one more year after the initial year expires.

Unless there is an order in place that says that you are to continue paying alimony even if she cohabitates or remarries, then your alimony should...

How does the child support law work in NC?

Child support in NC is based on the North Carolina child support guidelines, and is based on the income shares model. In the most basic of terms,...

What is the best course of action for me to take to get primary custody of my daughter when I live 2 hours away?

If there has only been a temporary order entered so far, you still have the permanent custody hearing to try to get full custody back. I would...