I live in NC and was married by a Justice of the Peace in November 2007 in GA. Is my marriage valid?

I don't understand what the new Amendment has to do with you. If you are married to someone of the opposite sex and if you were legally married by...

Spouse did not work for years.Gambled all $ in penny stocks. Owe $100K. Told I am resp. for 1/2 debt.Can I get alamony?

There is really not enough information provided in order to give any opinion on whether you can obtain alimony. The question is: Does he have...

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Falsely accused of Domestic Violence. Is this Slander? Libel?

You may have a claim for malicious prosecution if you can prove that the allegations were false and were made maliciously in order to cause you harm.

Once a person is served papers, can they put a warrant for someones arrest

It is always upsetting when someone threatens to do something that you know is unfair or illegal. While it is unlikely that she will follow through...

I share court ordered joint custody. my kids father is now homeless what can i do to keep them with me.

You need to file a Motion in court seeking to modify the custody arrangement due to the change in circumstances that you describe.

Can an unwed mother take her child to another state without consent of the childs father?

You can go; however, you should not do so. You should not leave before you have custody. If you do, it is likely that a court will order you to...

How do I filed a petition for custody of my 18 month old nephew?

You must file a court proceeding in the county where you live, or where a parent lives or where the child lives. The court proceeding must be...

How do I sue for back child support?

You are in the Child Support Enforcement system, and they are in charge of how to go about collecting child support in your case, mainly because...

Can i move my children out of the state of NC without their father's permission, if he is aware of my intent to move?

Sure, you can do it, but it is a bad idea. That is what you would want to do if you wanted to make things really messy and expensive and give...

In North Carolina can a child at the age of 11 choose which parent they want to live with?

An 11-year old can choose anything he one she wants, but that does not mean that a judge will, or should, do what the 11-year old wants. Children...