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What are my custody rights in North Carolina if I am unmarried and am fixing to have a baby?

Leslie's answer | Answered on April 25, 2013

I'm not sure exactly what your question is, you will have custody of the child once he/she is born. If you would like to file a custody action...

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Ex parte custody was given to ex husband we were to go to court two weeks later but never did what should I file?

Leslie's answer | Answered on April 25, 2013

I believe the advice you have been given is correct, you need to hire a lawyer. Child custody is a complex matter. You may be able to inquire...

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What are my chances in stopping a relocation of my children out of state? The mother has primary joint and I have secondary.

Leslie's answer | Answered on April 25, 2013

Without more information, it is very difficult to answer your question, do you have a court order as it relates to child custody? What does it say...

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How to get a uncontested divorce ? I have been on disability since 2008 for BiPolar. What is the cost and how long?

Leslie's answer | Answered on April 24, 2013

You MUST address the 401K split PRIOR to a divorce judgment being entered or else it will be forever waived. A 401k can be split by a Qualified...

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Can I marry when my ex-husband appeals the absolute divorce in North Carolina? What if I move to another state?

Leslie's answer | Answered on April 23, 2013

Divorce is a no fault cause of action, so once you have lived separate and apart with the intent to terminate the marital relationship for one year...

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My child turns 18 at the end of May, and graduates the first week in June. I have been obligated to pay the full month of June.

Leslie's answer | Answered on April 22, 2013

The first question I have is, what does your order or separation agreement say with regards to terminating child support? If it is a court order...

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Should I(the plantiff) have an attorney for motion to show cause -violating Protective Order. The defendant may have counsel.

Leslie's answer | Answered on April 20, 2013

You may want to consider hiring an attorney. Without knowing more it is hard to say with certainty but if you have a DVPO in place I'm not really...

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In NC, I do not have sole or partial custody of my daughter. Mother moving Three hrs away.what can i do to stop her?

Leslie's answer | Answered on April 18, 2013

File a custody action. With no custody order in place and no agreement as to custody, then either parent has any/every right to have custody of...

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My husband moved out in November, no separation agreement , I have taken out of state job, what do I need to do to protect me?

Leslie's answer | Answered on April 18, 2013

It sounds like there are many issues going on here. If he would be willing to enter into a separation agreement you could settle your property...

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Can i win custody of my disabled son

Leslie's answer | Answered on April 17, 2013

I would recommend that you consult with an attorney in your area immediately. If a child is subjected to abuse or threatened with mistreatment or...

Leslie Hall Amos's Answers (227)

What are my custody rights in North Carolina if I am unmarried and am fixing to have a baby?

Ex parte custody was given to ex husband we were to go to court two weeks later but never did what should I file?

What are my chances in stopping a relocation of my children out of state? The mother has primary joint and I have secondary.

How to get a uncontested divorce ? I have been on disability since 2008 for BiPolar. What is the cost and how long?

Can I marry when my ex-husband appeals the absolute divorce in North Carolina? What if I move to another state?

My child turns 18 at the end of May, and graduates the first week in June. I have been obligated to pay the full month of June.

Should I(the plantiff) have an attorney for motion to show cause -violating Protective Order. The defendant may have counsel.

In NC, I do not have sole or partial custody of my daughter. Mother moving Three hrs away.what can i do to stop her?

My husband moved out in November, no separation agreement , I have taken out of state job, what do I need to do to protect me?

Can i win custody of my disabled son