Questions answered by Kathryn V. Bumgardner

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Separation during pending i-751

Kathryn's answer | Answered on April 29, 2016

This is really an immigration issue and can be better answered by an immigration attorney.

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Should I file in court for a modification to Child Support from nonincorporated separation agreement? See situation.

Kathryn's answer | Answered on April 29, 2016

If your Separation Agreement has not been incorporated into a Court Order then the court has no authority to modify it. The Agreement is a...

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I was wondering if there was a way I could get Guardianship of her or have legal rights to her without taking her mothers rights

Kathryn's answer | Answered on April 21, 2016

I agree with Mr. Schultz. Under the current circumstances I see no way that you can get legal custody or guardianship. There are some other...

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What are the rights of a wife to husband's child from an affair?

Kathryn's answer | Answered on April 14, 2016

Ms. Haas is correct. To add to her comments keep in mind that this woman is a step mother to your child. While she does not have any rights per...

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How would I go about changing my children's last name?

Kathryn's answer | Answered on April 05, 2016

You and your ex-husband have joint custody of the children which means you are to make major decisions regarding the twins together. Even if this...

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How are holidays handled in my situation? Is it based off of how we work it out between each other?

Kathryn's answer | Answered on March 21, 2016

You should have received an Order for Temporary Custody. If the judge did not put any language in the Order regarding holidays then he only gets...

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Can a new case be reopened for back child support?

Kathryn's answer | Answered on March 02, 2016

Ms. Thompson is correct. The mother always had the option to reopen the case for payment through the courts. From what you are saying the mother...

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Can I become the legal guardian for my friend when she moves from Australia to NC. She will be 16 and I will be 20

Kathryn's answer | Answered on February 26, 2016

Ms. Fowler is correct. She will need to see an immigration lawyer. If she will be attending high school here you will need legal custody of the...

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Will filing for a restraining order and temporary custody be seen as retaliation in my circumstance?

Kathryn's answer | Answered on February 16, 2016

Assuming you have valid reasons for filing for relief under Ch. 50B (restraining order), the judge should not see it as retaliation. Assuming you...

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How long can judge sit on a custody decision?

Kathryn's answer | Answered on February 11, 2016

There is no maximum length of time. The Wake County Family Court is very busy and most of the judges take a while to make final decisions and...

Kathryn V. Bumgardner's Answers (825)

Separation during pending i-751

Should I file in court for a modification to Child Support from nonincorporated separation agreement? See situation.

I was wondering if there was a way I could get Guardianship of her or have legal rights to her without taking her mothers rights

What are the rights of a wife to husband's child from an affair?

How would I go about changing my children's last name?

How are holidays handled in my situation? Is it based off of how we work it out between each other?

Can a new case be reopened for back child support?

Can I become the legal guardian for my friend when she moves from Australia to NC. She will be 16 and I will be 20

Will filing for a restraining order and temporary custody be seen as retaliation in my circumstance?

How long can judge sit on a custody decision?