What is NC protocol for the court to order my spouse to pay for my divorce attorney? Is a court order the only way to do this?

There are several statutory grounds a Judge can consider in ordering attorney fees. If you have insufficient resources to hire an attorney and are...

Can I stop paying child support for 17 year old daughter that is now 7 months pregnant

It is worse than you thought! N.C. Gen. Stat. 50-13.4 requires a grandparent (of an unemancipated minor) to be responsible for the grandchild's...

I have an attorney in a custody/child support case. I am now with out a job and can not pay the final 1,000.

It is in the discretion of the judge but is generally granted. Most fee agreements expressly allow withdrawal for non-payment and the rules of...

Can other spouse be forced to pay child support in a pending child custody case?

Yes, if a claim has been made for child support, temporary child support can be ordered until custody is resolved. It is the public policy of the...

How much of bills are my responsibilty in a divorce.

There are at least four issues raised by your question: 1) Child Custody - It is best to obtain a child custody order which clearly shows how...

I am disabled and i want custody of my child how can i get it?

Consult with a family law attorney in Wilmington. If your "ex" has threatened to take the child out of state , you may be able to get an ex-parte...

NC - my spouse & I keep our finances separate if he doesn't pay cc bills am I responsible for that debt, my name is not on acct

If you get divorced without an equitable distribution action, the bills in his name will be "his bills." However, if he has a pension or other...

BY NC law, if my husband had the larger salary and paid most of the bills, am I still entitled to half the marital assets?

If he is really your "EX" meaning you are already divorced, you might not be entitled to 1/2 of house, savings, etc. depending on how it is...

To be legally separated in NC you have to have (1) the intent to live separate and apart and not in the relationship of husband and wife AND (2)...

Our adult son is living in our home rent-free. He refuses to leave. How can we lawfully evict him?

You can only evict him if he is considered a tenant (a renter). More likely, he is a guest. If you ask him to leave and he does not, you can press...