Questions answered by Lloyd T. Kelso

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Can the estate of a wife bring a tort action against the husband who killed his wife and son in north carolina

Lloyd's answer | Answered on July 31, 2009

Under North Carolina law the wife's estate and child's estate have 2 years to file a wrongful death claim. I would need to know more to determine...

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If you are involoved in an accident and it is the others persons fault are you automatically entiled to $5000.

Lloyd's answer | Answered on July 31, 2009

I would need more information to determine whether the information is correct. For instance, I need to know the amount of the automobile liability...

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How long do you have to file a lawsuit after a major accident were a 15month old child was killed by a semi hitting parked cars

Lloyd's answer | Answered on July 31, 2009

North Carolina has a two year statute of limitations for wrongful death. Your case is tragic, and I hope your attorney's conduct does not result in...

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Alimony and Bankruptcy

Lloyd's answer | Answered on July 31, 2009

The first issues is whether you are entitled to alimony. In order to qualify for postseparation support and alimony you must be a dependent spouse...

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Where can i go to file a petition in family court

Lloyd's answer | Answered on July 31, 2009

You should first contact the clerk of superior court to determine the proper case name and file number of your case. Any petition or motion must be...

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If an agreement was don in one state is it binding in another if none is made in the new state?

Lloyd's answer | Answered on July 31, 2009

You have raised an interesting issue. Generally, a child custody/visitation order can be domesticated in North Carolina and enforced as a North...

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Change of Venue from Texas to North Carolina

Lloyd's answer | Answered on July 31, 2009

If the proceeding is pending in Texas, it will need to be heard in Texas. However, if it involves child support or child custody, once the Texas...

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My husbands ex-wife's attorney, in North Carolina, is not answering to the requested changes on a modification order.

Lloyd's answer | Answered on July 31, 2009

Unfortunately you have not given us enough information to make an informed answer. If there are attorneys in the case, you must work through the...

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Is legal separation allowed in north carolina? What are the guidelines for a separation?

Lloyd's answer | Answered on July 31, 2009

Your question is missing important details that I would need to know in order to give you good legal advice. However, I will do the best I can....

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NC divorce law, debt and asset distribution

Lloyd's answer | Answered on July 31, 2009

Once parties separate in North Carolina, either party may file an action for equitable distribution of marital property and debt. It is unclear...

Lloyd T. Kelso's Answers (552)

Can the estate of a wife bring a tort action against the husband who killed his wife and son in north carolina

If you are involoved in an accident and it is the others persons fault are you automatically entiled to $5000.

How long do you have to file a lawsuit after a major accident were a 15month old child was killed by a semi hitting parked cars

Alimony and Bankruptcy

Where can i go to file a petition in family court

If an agreement was don in one state is it binding in another if none is made in the new state?

Change of Venue from Texas to North Carolina

My husbands ex-wife's attorney, in North Carolina, is not answering to the requested changes on a modification order.

Is legal separation allowed in north carolina? What are the guidelines for a separation?

NC divorce law, debt and asset distribution