Marvin Law: I bought a house. I will be renting half of my house to my boyfriend.

Marvin and other case law has established that courts may inquire into the conduct of cohabitants and may find implied contracts, partnerships,...

Here's the cheapest way: If the two of you are in agreement about the dissolution, and if time is not critical, simply have an adult citizen over...

The foregoing answer is correct on procedure. Venue should be changed to the county of the children's domicile (primary...

My ex-husband's was ordered to divide his 401K assets in 2007, and still has not done so (his attorney keeps stalling).

A criminal complaint will not help you financially. To claim your fair share of the benefits you should stay within civil (family) court, filing...

You can get a court date by filing an Order to Show Cause for custody -- this will trigger court-ordered mediation on custody and parenting time....

I HAVE BEEN SEPARATED FOR 3 YEARS AND I HAVE CONTINUED TO PAY THE MORTGAE PAYMENT ON THE HOUSE AS MY SPOUSE REFUSES TO PAY FOR

You will be credited with the payments, but the advantage to you will depend on who lived in the house. If it was rented, you would be entitled to...

What is the standard for a parenting schedule when NC parent moves out-of-state & 5 yrs later decides to have parenting time?

There is no "standard" when it comes to custody and parenting time -- each case is decided on its own merits, with focus on the "best interests of...

Have a 16 y/o child who had some contact with her father in the last month or two after 10 years of separation. Apparently they

I agree with Attorney Fox: The judge sounds reasonable. The basic argument is that it is to the child's best interests to maintain a relationship...

My mother inlaw gave us $884,000.00 before she died in numerious accounts some my name was on and others my husband has hid

Put simply: It is unlikely that all of the money will be community property -- and your husband may claim none of it is. First: if he has a...

We are divorcing. He moved out 2 months before our 4th anniversary. He makes $80K I make $35K. Will he pay me alimony?

Based only on the few facts you present, he could be ordered to pay you spousal support, probably for 1 year 11 months (half the length of your...