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Can parental rights be terminated without going to court in nc

Bill's answer | Answered on March 07, 2014

There was probably a hearing at which your daughter failed to appear. You need to immediately check the file at the courthouse to determine what...

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If my husband is arrested, who gets the kids?

Bill's answer | Answered on March 07, 2014

I am assuming the custody of father is via a court order. In that case. You will probably be their caretaker for a while. You may have the...

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Can ex quit their job and then claim child support?

Bill's answer | Answered on March 06, 2014

The answer to this question will depend on a lot of factors that should be discussed with an experienced family law attorney in your area. The...

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My husband is in prison for shooting me. He wants equal share of the marital property. Is he in titled to any thing?

Bill's answer | Answered on March 06, 2014

Generally "bad acts" do not count for or against anyone in an action for equitable distribution. However, bad acts that affect the family assets...

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How would i start the process to have my daughter's fathers rights terminated and my husband, her step father, adopt her?

Bill's answer | Answered on March 05, 2014

I agree with Mr. Amos re the TPR. However, in an adoption proceeding by your husband, the father can consent and his rights will be terminated...

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My father passed away 30 years ago. Right before he died, he had told me he was planning on filing for divorce from his 2nd wife

Bill's answer | Answered on March 05, 2014

Unfortunately, this should have been done long ago. First of all, did he ever divorce the 2nd wife, if not she may have gotten the money. If he...

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What is the name of paperwork for a spouse to receive marital share of his Air Force Retirement of the Defendant ?

Bill's answer | Answered on March 04, 2014

The Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA), Title 10, United States Code, Section 1408 is where you need to start. You will...

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Annulment based on misunderstanding?

Bill's answer | Answered on March 04, 2014

Annulment in NC is based on one or both of the parties having a legal impediment to marriage (underage, not divorced, incompetent, etc.). There is...

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What happens if the other party dosen't sign mediation paper after we have agreed upon arrangements?

Bill's answer | Answered on March 04, 2014

I believe you had court ordered mediation and the mediator prepared a Patenting Agreement to be executed by the parties and then the judge. Father...

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Is my mental health a factor in being a good parent?

Bill's answer | Answered on March 04, 2014

Generally law enforcement will not get involved in a visitation dispute; they will advise it is a civil law matter and your best bet is to contact...

Bill Whittaker's Answers (2667)

Can parental rights be terminated without going to court in nc

If my husband is arrested, who gets the kids?

Can ex quit their job and then claim child support?

My husband is in prison for shooting me. He wants equal share of the marital property. Is he in titled to any thing?

How would i start the process to have my daughter's fathers rights terminated and my husband, her step father, adopt her?

My father passed away 30 years ago. Right before he died, he had told me he was planning on filing for divorce from his 2nd wife

What is the name of paperwork for a spouse to receive marital share of his Air Force Retirement of the Defendant ?

Annulment based on misunderstanding?

What happens if the other party dosen't sign mediation paper after we have agreed upon arrangements?

Is my mental health a factor in being a good parent?