Questions answered by Bill Whittaker

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Can back child support be received from my son's abusive father if an order was filed but not established.

Bill's answer | Answered on July 21, 2014

In NC you can go back three years from date of filing. There may be an issue re the Florida case...was it dismissed? Contact a local family law...

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Child Abandonment in NC

Bill's answer | Answered on July 20, 2014

The answer by the Illinois attorney addresses any concerns you may have had as to whether abandoning a child in NC was/is a crime. However it...

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In NC, if my Mother's home was left to me and I get a divorce,does my "husband" have any legal right to it?

Bill's answer | Answered on July 20, 2014

Right to the house...no. Right to some value...possibly. Consult with a local family law attorney to include; did marital money pay for any house...

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Can I write a letter to the grandparents of my chilld terminating my parental rights, if they are trying to get custody?

Bill's answer | Answered on July 19, 2014

No. it is not true. Custody does not terminate your rights. Someone other than yourself- the person with custody and control of the child(ren)...

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Stupid question, but curious.. Can my ex use my new relationship against me in our child custody battle?

Bill's answer | Answered on July 19, 2014

Yes it can be use against you, just like having a relationship with a member of the opposite sex can be brought up in court. The issue is what...

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If elderly person is incompetent due to Alzheimer's and guardianship is awarded to the state, does the family have any say so?

Bill's answer | Answered on July 19, 2014

Usually a relative can be appointed to be the guardian of the family member. Contact an estate/guardian/family law attorney in your area and...

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IRA wasn't specifically listed in separation and divorce and now T.Rowe Price won't split it

Bill's answer | Answered on July 18, 2014

There are as many ways to divide IRAs incident to a separation as there are investment companies. Find out what TRP needs. Then either amend the...

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Would it be easy for absent parent to gain custody and visitation? Supervised or unsupervised?

Bill's answer | Answered on July 18, 2014

Based on your facts, custody...no. As for visitation, he might get that although I assume it would probably be some sort of gradually incrementing...

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Does my fiancé need to ask for custody and child support to strengthen his case against his ex wife or just custody?

Bill's answer | Answered on July 18, 2014

Does he need to...no. Can he...yes. It can be a negotiating tool although it is not usually best to use child support in that fashion. On the...

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Is a Divorce from Bed & Board available for forced separation?

Bill's answer | Answered on July 18, 2014

There is an action for divorce from bed and board. You have to reside in the residence together (unless he voluntarily leaves) until trial which...

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Can back child support be received from my son's abusive father if an order was filed but not established.

Child Abandonment in NC

In NC, if my Mother's home was left to me and I get a divorce,does my "husband" have any legal right to it?

Can I write a letter to the grandparents of my chilld terminating my parental rights, if they are trying to get custody?

Stupid question, but curious.. Can my ex use my new relationship against me in our child custody battle?

If elderly person is incompetent due to Alzheimer's and guardianship is awarded to the state, does the family have any say so?

IRA wasn't specifically listed in separation and divorce and now T.Rowe Price won't split it

Would it be easy for absent parent to gain custody and visitation? Supervised or unsupervised?

Does my fiancé need to ask for custody and child support to strengthen his case against his ex wife or just custody?

Is a Divorce from Bed & Board available for forced separation?