Does my sister has to return her engagement ring if he broke up their engagement? This in North Carolina

I'm sorry to hear your sister is going through this issue. I will note, generally, this is a gray area of the law. I will note, if the ring was a...

How do I figure out spouse's amount of house in divorce?

In a property distribution, if a judge rules that the parties shall divide everything 50/50, then the first step is to determine values. For a...

Do I need to hire an attorney to help me contest custody??

Yes, I would highly recommend that you hire an attorney to help you through the DSS case. The attorney could also better help explain any actions...

US Marriage Certificate

I'm not exactly sure what your question is; however, in order to show proof of your marriage you can use the marriage certificate that you received...

Do I need an attorney to have divorce transferred form va to nc or can I do it on my own

If the custody and child support case is in Virginia, then the case is still there until you transfer it to North Carolina. There is no form....

Can I divorce my husband without going to court?

An absolute divorce, which changes your status from married to single, can only be accomplished by way of court order. If you do not want to go to...

Should I get a lawyer to push my situation?

Without further detail, this situation is very unclear. Unfortunately, a person does not just take out papers against a person for communicating...

Found guilty of contempt. Still hasn't fulfilled terms.

I will note if you are referring to the Rule 7 violation which deals specifically with Mecklenburg County's local rule requiring a parent to...

What steps do I need to take to adopt my step kids,and what would the cost be.

It is possible that you can pursue a termination of the mother's rights; however, you would need to consult with a family law attorney that does...

If the order is from a hearing or trial on custody, then the judge must sign the order prior to the order being enforceable by the contempt powers...