Questions answered by Mark S Williams

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What would happen if I just left the relationship and not filed for divorce

Mark's answer | Answered on February 28, 2009

I strongly disagree with the advice given to you from the NY licensed attorney. If your issue were adjudicated under North Carolina law (and you...

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What rights does a father have when the mother of a child dies and the grandma won't give up the baby?

Mark's answer | Answered on February 28, 2009

If the father has not legally been determined to be the father through an action for legitimation and there is no other legal document showing him...

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In NC can my wife receive a divorce if I refuse to sign any papers or appear in court?

Mark's answer | Answered on February 24, 2009

Yes Under NC Law, if you have been separated for more than one year, she is entitled to an absolute divorce. Information posted for...

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I was assaulted by my wife, how will that play in the separation/divorce?

Mark's answer | Answered on February 22, 2009

The assault really has nothing to do with the family law issues except that if you brought a tort action for assault and battery and you won, the...

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What can be done when a minor child has had 4 psych sessions without my consent, I have had full legal custody x 7 yrs.

Mark's answer | Answered on February 21, 2009

You need to start with the written document that grants you custody. If you have sole custody ( a rarity ), you could stop the mental health...

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Can I legally refuse to take my ex to court for child support and still recieve medicaid?

Mark's answer | Answered on February 19, 2009

Federal law requires the states to attempt to get a court order requiring the non-custodial father to reimburse the state for past paid public...

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Can my ex get custody of my kids just because I want to get married and move out of state?

Mark's answer | Answered on February 19, 2009

A court order on custody would give you some structure and give him some boundaries by establishing when visitation occurs and under what...

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What is the standard out of state visitation in North Carolina?

Mark's answer | Answered on February 18, 2009

There is no "standard" per se. Each judge will consider the totality of circumstances and fix a visitation schedule that is appropriate under the...

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Do I still pay child support if the child turned 18 and dropped out of High School but wants to get A GED

Mark's answer | Answered on February 17, 2009

Under N.C. Gen. Stat. 50-13.4(c), "payments ordered for the support of a child shall terminate when the child reaches the age of 18 except: (1) If...

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Do I have to go to court to file a motion to stop support if the child is18 and about to graduate from HS in May?

Mark's answer | Answered on February 16, 2009

I agree with my colleague. Absolutely file a Motion to Terminate Child Support based upon her graduation from high school and attaining the age of...

Mark S Williams's Answers (613)

What would happen if I just left the relationship and not filed for divorce

What rights does a father have when the mother of a child dies and the grandma won't give up the baby?

In NC can my wife receive a divorce if I refuse to sign any papers or appear in court?

I was assaulted by my wife, how will that play in the separation/divorce?

What can be done when a minor child has had 4 psych sessions without my consent, I have had full legal custody x 7 yrs.

Can I legally refuse to take my ex to court for child support and still recieve medicaid?

Can my ex get custody of my kids just because I want to get married and move out of state?

What is the standard out of state visitation in North Carolina?

Do I still pay child support if the child turned 18 and dropped out of High School but wants to get A GED

Do I have to go to court to file a motion to stop support if the child is18 and about to graduate from HS in May?