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Is a noncustodial parent required to have a stable home environment for overnight visitation?

Bill's answer | Answered on March 02, 2014

Each court (read "judge") will have its own opinion on most issues related to custody. What you think is a major issue may be major to one judge...

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Divorce

Bill's answer | Answered on March 01, 2014

I agree with the prior response. You will need to refile. Please feel free to contact me at Weaver, Bennett & Bland in Mathews.

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How can i find out how much child support my son and I are entitled to?

Bill's answer | Answered on March 01, 2014

Child Support in NC is often a simple guideline calculation. There are numerous sites with a CS calculator . It will require knowledge of...

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Can a spouse retain any profits in equitable distribution via refinancing or selling of home if not stated in the divorce decre

Bill's answer | Answered on March 01, 2014

I agree with attorneys Amos and Arthur, but respectfully disagree with Attorney Houser. You stated he "needed to refinance or sell the home..." ...

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My Daughter lives in NC and getting divorced my grand daughter is 14 and does not want to visit her father

Bill's answer | Answered on March 01, 2014

I did not see a question, however I assume you are inquiring as to whether the child has to see her father. That will be up to the Separation...

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I live in new Jersey. i recently became very interested in the idea of having my First name to "sir" and keeping my last name.

Bill's answer | Answered on March 01, 2014

There are statutory procedures that you can follow to have your name changed. You can try on your own, but the documents may prove daunting. A...

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My daughter turns 14 in May. She wants to move in with me. My ex-wife said "good luck"... I thought it was my daughter's choice?

Bill's answer | Answered on March 01, 2014

It is never a minor's choice as to whom they live with or visit. The older the child is however, the more mature and thought out her reasons are,...

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My ex-husband gets visitation of our kids and my oldest(11) doesnt want to go. Does he legally have to under NC law?

Bill's answer | Answered on February 28, 2014

There is no age in NC at which a minor child can decide where he lives or if he visits a parent. However, there is a practical age at which the...

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Can an attorney keep a valid positive drug test out of court in a child custody hearing?

Bill's answer | Answered on February 28, 2014

The attorney for Plaintiff can use many tools to obtain the positive drug test for use in Court. Plaintiff should discuss the matter in detail...

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No contact order

Bill's answer | Answered on February 27, 2014

I agree with the prior responses. You may contact my office for an appointment to discuss this matter. I will be glad to discuss your options and...

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