I have been married for a little over 3 months and I want a divorce. how can I get him out of the house with no money for a lawe

A judge most certainly can order a spouse out of the house. You would need to file what is known as a Divorce from Bed & Board. However, you will...

Do we need to be legally separated in order to start our divorce? We were married in Florida.

In North Carolina there is no such thing as 'legally separated' - you are simply either separated or you are not. All that is required is that you...

Do both parents of grandchild have to sign guardianship papers in order for me(grandmother) to take grandchild out of state?

If you intend to take the child on a semi-permanent basis a temporary custody order would most likely be your best bet. If both parents consent it...

I am a retired NYC Police Officer. I retired on a disability pension in 2002.

Possibly. In North Carolina our District Court judges pretty much do what ever they want. So even if it turns out that she is not 'entitled' to a...

I'm seeking divorce advice. How should I address the divorce filing to best protect myself and my kids from a long legal battle?

Sounds to me like she already got everything she can get. In any event, if you want the possibility of an amicable divorce, sit down with her and...

Is noncustodial parent still obligated to pay child support if it was not ordered in divorce decree?

Judges are very reluctant to terminate a parents rights. It would most likely not happen for mere non-payment of child support. However, coupled...

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Legally separated in 1980 and finally divorced in 1983, my spouse abandoned the girls and Me.

What??? First, we simply must address my pet peeve - you were not 'legally separated' unless you did it outside of NC. In NC there is no such...

Do I have to grant visitation if he's a habitual drug user, lives out of state, and demands I bring the kids to him?

Why say she 'must' comply with the court order. That is simply not the case. You are all confusing the word must with the word ought. She...

I am getting an uncontested divorce. Can I get representation by strictly going through email due to late work nights?

The answer is a very simple - yes!

If noncustodial parent wasn't ordered to pay child support in divorce, is she still obligated to financially help support child?

If there is no court order, the only 'obligation' the non-custodial parent has to pay child support is a moral one - which in this day and age may...