Questions answered by Mark S Williams

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Are there any ways to get out of being taken away from my family?

Mark's answer | Answered on November 25, 2009

If DSS files a court action, you can be appointed a guardian ad litem attorney to advocate for your rights. You can see an attorney for only...

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My court hearing is soon. I am trying to get physical custody of my kid. Do I get an attorney or a letter from an atty?

Mark's answer | Answered on November 25, 2009

You need to see an attorney ASAP. You simply have not provided adequate information for me to fully answer your question. Disclaimer:...

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I am 13 and have 3 out of 4 signs of neglet from my mother, i am soon going to court do i have the right to live with my father?

Mark's answer | Answered on November 25, 2009

Ask the court to appoint a guardian ad litem for you. The GAL is an attorney who can help advocate for your rights. Disclaimer: Information...

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How do I go about getting the father to drop his rights?

Mark's answer | Answered on November 25, 2009

1) If you do not have a custody order, you need one. 2) If the father is under a court order to pay child support and he has not done so for...

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My husband lost his job and can't afford the alimony payment agreed upon between he and his wife in NC. What can he do?

Mark's answer | Answered on November 25, 2009

Depending upon how the alimony agreement was structured, he may be able to file a motion to modify it downward. If it is part of a fully...

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Can a husband prevent his wife from getting a portion of his 401K?

Mark's answer | Answered on November 25, 2009

I assume you mean that you are separated and she is seeking your 401(k) as part of a property division. If not, this answer does not...

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What do I do in the case of abandonment?

Mark's answer | Answered on November 25, 2009

I think you should use the NC Bar Association's attorney referral service (link provided below) and go personally meet with an attorney in your...

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How do i request an extension of time? And I'm out of state, do i just call the Clerk ?

Mark's answer | Answered on November 25, 2009

It's hard to answer your question because I don't know what type of case it is. Special proceedings, for example, sometimes require a 20 day...

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If my boyfriend is in the US Army and has a child in Iowa can he still sign over his rights? How can we go about doing that?

Mark's answer | Answered on November 25, 2009

Contact an Iowa attorney. Generally, a father cannot unilaterally terminate rights because public policy desires that the child be financially...

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Can you get your kids back if you only signed a notarized statement?

Mark's answer | Answered on November 25, 2009

To answer this question, we need to see the "statement" to determine what type of document it is and what exactly it says. Since she has "always...

Mark S Williams's Answers (613)

Are there any ways to get out of being taken away from my family?

My court hearing is soon. I am trying to get physical custody of my kid. Do I get an attorney or a letter from an atty?

I am 13 and have 3 out of 4 signs of neglet from my mother, i am soon going to court do i have the right to live with my father?

How do I go about getting the father to drop his rights?

My husband lost his job and can't afford the alimony payment agreed upon between he and his wife in NC. What can he do?

Can a husband prevent his wife from getting a portion of his 401K?

What do I do in the case of abandonment?

How do i request an extension of time? And I'm out of state, do i just call the Clerk ?

If my boyfriend is in the US Army and has a child in Iowa can he still sign over his rights? How can we go about doing that?

Can you get your kids back if you only signed a notarized statement?