I assaulted someone and i think they pressed charges. What kind of lawyer do I need to defend me?

When you say you "think" they pressed charges, I assume you have not been arrested or served with a summons to appear in court. Normally, if you...

Where do i begin?

This is a matter that should be able to be accomplished without a great deal of money, but still requires an attorney. Once you get married to your...

Can I have my ex sign a paper showing that my ex consented for me to leave the state?

The "paper" you should sign is either a Separation Agreement that provides that you have custody and can move with your daughter to Oregon or,...

I am legally separated

The issue is whether or not one act of sexual relations and spending one night with your ex will void a separation agreement or will stop your one...

Ex will not get a job to help support our children, she has physical custody..

My experience is that sometimes a man's child support can go up if the custodial parent gets a job. This may sound crazy, but in NC a big component...

I live in NC , if i wanted to leave my husband would my inheritance money which is in our join savings be mine to take?

The fact that the money is in a joint account does not in and of itself make it marital property. You should make sure that you have good records...

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My ex's lawyer mailed divorce and custody papers to my address via USPS.

Service can be accomplished by the Sheriff or by certified mail (there are other ways that don't seem to pertain to your situation). If all you...

You have joint legal custody. Legal custody has to do with decision-making. Ordinarily, day to day decisions about the children are made by the...

Clarification of military retirement distribution needed on my Florida divorce decree.

If you are going to need to modify the Florida order, you probably will need to consult a Florida lawyer in the area where the divorce was granted,...

Is every other weekend and 2 weeks in the summer fair for child custody of a 4 month old baby?

The question really is not what works for you or what works for your wife, but what works for your child. I do not believe that I have ever seen a...