Domestic Violence
Here are some links to domestic violence resources as provided by Cape Fear Family Law, located in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Don’t Understand
Question: Dear Cape Fear Family Law: Do I need to file for separation? How is that different from divorce? -Don’t Understand Answer: Dear Don’t Understand: Separation is the date you and your spouse start to live separately – not in separate rooms in the same…
That’s Mine!
Question: Dear Cape Fear Family Law: My mother passed away 5 years ago and left me some family land. About 3 years ago my husband and I cashed in some investments and built a house. I found my husband cheating with my friend. Since I inherited the land, are both…
Need some money!!
Question: Dear Cape Fear Family Law: I left my husband last week and moved into an apartment. I paid for it by taking ½ of the funds that were in our bank account, but my husband moved the remaining money. The funds I took are down to less than $3,000.00 and I will…
DSS and Danger
Question: Dear Cape Fear Family Law: The Department of Social Services (DSS) contacted me about my child. They asked me questions and told me there was a report made. They won’t tell me a lot, but I realize that my daughter is in danger while living with her mom. …
Baby Don’t Go
Question: Dear Cape Fear Family Law: My ex-wife is moving with her new husband to California. He is in the military and they have another child together. I am really involved in my daughter’s life; she is 12 and goes to school here. I attend her events and I cannot…
No $$$ to Waste
Question: Dear Cape Fear Family Law: My spouse and I separated about six (6) months ago. I did not hire an attorney, but I am about to run out of money and my husband is not willing to give me any for my monthly bills? Is it worth getting an attorney? -No $$$ to…
The Other Side Lies
Question: Dear Cape Fear Family Law: My spouse’s attorney says negative and untrue things about me and my attorney by letter and in court. Will the court believe these letters? What impact will these letters and statements have on my case? Is this appropriate? -The…
Putting Baby First
Question: Dear Cape Fear Family Law: My husband and I are separated and I have our 1 year old baby. I breast feed and would prefer to keep breast feeding until age 2, at least. He wants overnight visits and our baby is not ready for that. Will I have to allow him…
Mom, Ready for a New Relationship and Move!
Question: Dear Cape Fear Family Law: For the last four (4) months, my husband and I lived in two separate apartments and we share our children as it fits within our work schedule. We do not have an agreement or an order on child custody. I want to move to Ohio with…