How do you file contempt of court?

You need to file your own contempt of court paperwork in order for you to be able to bring those issues up before the judge, otherwise your ex...

I have legal custody of my nine year old grandson. How do I petition the court for a name change?. I can't afford an attorney.

I realize it would be much easier for your grandson to have your last name, but if you already have legal custody of your grandson, that gives you...

Make sure the order doesn't contain any restrictions on activities (either specifically allowed or disallowed) during the supervised visitation. ...

My husband and I have been separated since October 2013. Can I purchase a home of my own now?

I agree with Bill. At a minimum you will need a free trader agreement otherwise your husband's name will go on the house you purchase. Regarding...

I'm married but not had sex with husband for over nine years, we live in the same house but he lives downstairs due to income.

I agree with my colleague- you are not separated in North Carolina. This is an all too common situation for spouses. What you can do however, is...

My ex owes $97,000 in past due child support. Can I collect his social security when he is eligible?

You should also contact your county's child support enforcement. Besides garnishing wages, they have other remedies such as intercepting tax returns.

Can a husband and wife be legally separated if they live in different rooms at the same house?

If your husband is threatening you, you might have grounds for a domestic violence protective order. Remember, your safety is the most important...

I am owed almost $30,000 in back child support. Can I obtain a judgement against the non-custodial parent?

Is this $30,000 owed to you per a court order, correct, so, you have the court's contempt powers, which are usually greater than just having a...

Yes, you are correct that the general rule is that you cannot use events that happened before the last custody order was entered. BUT, there is a...

Ex husband trying to take me to court for moving out of a state he doesn't even live in

Interstate custody issues, such as in your state, can be very tricky and complicated, even for an experienced family law attorney, so I highly...