HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE AFTER SOMEONE FILE FOR TEMPORARY CUSTODY TO FIND OUT A DECISION

It is not clear whether a case seeking temporary custody has been filed and whether a court date has been set. Generally a defendant in a new case...

Can my husband get half of everything I own?

First I am sorry you are having these problems so early in your marriage.. Mr. McIlveen is correct that as a general rule the court will equally...

Do I need a absent parent signature/permission to adopt a child.

Yes, unless that parent's parental rights have been terminated by court order.

You can get that information by watching the movie "Something Borrowed." Good luck!

Generally motions for summary judgment are not used in child custody cases. The judge has a duty to hear the case and make a decision that is in...

Lost my job and now i owe 6 months child support i have a court date in a few days and i only have a few hundred dollars to pay

When you lost your job you should have filed a motion to reduce or suspend child support. I say reduce because you may still be responsible for...

Corporate Credit Card Used for Personal Expenses, now husband wants equitable distribution

You pose an interesting question. First, is the corporate credit card in your name or your husband's name? If it is a corporate name then the...

Does a couple have to wait a year after a separation agreement is signed even though they have been living apart for many years?

North Carolina law requires that spouses live separate and apart (not under the same roof) for more than one year to obtain an absolute divorce. A...

How do i stay out of jail for non payment of child support if I was out of work and only recently got a new job?

You should always file a motion to modify or suspend child support when you are unemployed. You need to demonstrate to the judge that you have paid...

Do grandparents have any say during a custody battle between the mother and father of a child?

In NC grandparents may intervene in an ongoing custody case between parents to obtain visitation with grandchildren.