What divorce do I file for if I want to file for abandonment?

Unfortunately you cannot file for divorce at this time, since it sounds like you have only been separated for 5 months. You must be separated for...

Can I pursue a deposit refund from my landlord in small claims court?

$1800 is no small change so it might be worth it to you to fight. The landlord was supposed to return your money OR send an accounting within 30...

To file for divorce in NC, you have to have lived in NC for 6 CONSECUTIVE months leading up to the day you file. If you are saying that you are...

Can I move out at 17 ?

Sorry to hear about your situation, and I'm not sure how much longer it will be until she is in that better house, but no you cannot just move out...

Is telling the grown children of my former mistress about our affair considered "indirect contact"?

You are treading in dangerous waters if you are continuing to contact someone who has clearly stated that they have told you, directly or through...

Cause for eviction?

You need to have your lease reviewed by an attorney to be definitively sure what your rights are here. Many leases are very landlord friendly and...

Unfortunately this is not good news at all. You mention that she not only has proof (though that remains to be seen what kind and if it would...

If I am about to get divorced but have a shared apartment with my spouse can I have my name removed from the lease?

That's great if he is really going to consent to you moving away with the child (especially depending on how far away it is). Make sure you get it...

How do I get my phone back from a SVU office?

I can't explain why it's taking so long (though criminal cases DO tend to take awhile, between the numerous court appearances, continuances,...

How to effectively prove I deserve full custody of our daughter?

Yes you can record him without his permission. No, you cannot generally leave the state with the child without him filing against you for wrong...