You would not be able to obtain any legal "visitation" rights, to see your sister, but there is nothing to prevent you from finding out where she...

Do I have to file for divorce if we've been separated over 20 years and I don't know where spouse lives

If you are not sure whether she has filed or not, you could do a vital record on-line, and it would probably show up. If it doesn't, it would be...

I want to know how I can have my husband arrested for using cocaine in our home?

You could call the police when you know he is using, and allow them into the house. Depending on additional facts, you may be able to get a...

Do I have to file for the divorce first, before I send the complaint and civil summons to my spouse?

You cannot personally serve the Complaint and Summons (well, you can, but it won't be considered proper service). Assuming you know where your...

Can judge insist absent father be served notice of custody hearing before ruling?

There are other ways to serve absent father. One way is via publication in the newspaper AFTER you have used due diligence to attempt service via...

How long must I maintain my estranged spouses personal property after she has abandon the home and our realtionship?

Unless there a signed Separation Agreement or court order stating that you are obligated to keep her property safe, then put it in a storage unit...

Is there a way to restrict a woman's maternal rights? What rights does my teen son have? How can I help him keep his baby?

Your son needs to get a court order giving him custody. Because he is a minor, he will need to have a Guardian ad Litem represent his interests in...

Which court do I go to?

Attorney Payne is correct. Meanwhile, go to the NC proceeding and let the judge know what is going on. The NC judge grant a temporary order and can...

Mediation can only be waived by the judge, and you would have to file a motion stating valid reasons for wanting to avoid it (none of which, you...

It depends on what the "fault" is. If the fault has no financial bearing (i.e., martial funds were not spent on hotel rooms with the mistress),...