How can I get a legal separation from my abusive spouse who refuses to leave the home where I am the sole provider.

Let's be crystal clear about some things - if law enforcement allowed him to stay in the home after being called to investigate potential domestic...

Divorce/limited funds

It is almost always a myth that you can save money doing your own divorce - assuming you figure out how to do it properly. The only way you will...

A Separation Agreement is nothing more than a private contract. As such, you are not 'required' to file a Separation Agreement with the Register...

Who has jurisdiction?

Generally, jurisdiction will be where the children have resided for the immediate past 6 months. However, in your case, jurisdiction may need to...

What is the best way to ask a court to mandate a parenting evaluation, as well as a psychiatric (not psychological!) evaluation?

Even though you are 'convinced', the problem as I see it is no one else is - at least no one that matters. In other words, you think mom is...

Separation

If you know where he is or if he is employed, your first step should be to your local Child Support Enforcement office ASAP to get the ball rolling...

I got divorced on 03/15/2005 according to court's decision, but decree become definite on 03/20/2005.

You were divorced the moment the Judge's pen finished his or her signature on your divorce judgment. So if you were present in Court or are...

Is a general power of attorney valid if it is notarized but not filed in a court house?

Your situation depends on two things: 1) was your father incapacitated and/or mentally incompetent and 2) if so, did you have a proper Durable POA....

Do I want to sign a Waiver of Service or Answer?

This is a question for a Texas attorney since it involves Texas law. However, if Texas law is similar to North Carolina law you may be Waiving...

So can I file for a legal seperation tomorrow to keep my husband from moving back in after the 10 months seperation?

No you can not file for legal separation because in NC there is no such thing as a 'legal' separation - you are simply either separated or you are...