How do you reply to a to a pleading for child custody in NC?

You really need to hire a local attorney. Pleading yourself is not a good idea, there VERY IMPORTANT things that can be missed if you do it...

What kind of divorce may I obtain and can I get a free divorce

I would never suggest "do-it yourself" divorce. We make a lot of money fixing, or trying to fix badly handled pro se divorces. You should really...

What do I do next?

There are various steps for this process, it is not as simple as just filing forms. You need to hire a local attorney who practices in this area of...

I am a lesbian & want full custody of my son , do you think I should get allowed that ?

Generally full custody " actually called "sole custody" under N.C.G.S. 50-13.2 is very hard to obtain absent a show of parental unfittness. If...

Is it correct for opposing counsel to ask the judge for child support arrears after a new order is entered complied with?

In North Carolina, once a payment for child support is due, it immediately vests with the recipient regardless of arrears. Substantively, you owe...

Do I have the chance to be "conferred" with in a "request for civil hearing" in a custody contempt case?

As a local 1st district attorney, local rules do require that you be conferred with regarding dates for hearing. You should have an attorney for...

Selected as the best answer

Do I need a lawyer?

Your problem does not seem to have "ripened" yet into a claim, but depending on the particulars of your case you may have a claim or might have one...

My husband and I are thinking about divorce we have been married 5 years in sep. and have 3 children together.

As a local attorney, i would suggest that you should really decide if you truly want to divorce. Divorce is never easy or cheap, and it is rarely...

If i have a mediation order in place but later down the line do not agree to the terms can i take it to court?>

I would suggest you make a solid effort to resolve this in meditation before you decide to stampede to court. First district court dates can be...

Wife abandonment question

You should definitely seek counsel here. You are required to pay her a portion of support under THE MILPERSMAN but if she has abandoned you and...