Divorce Property Settlement Disputes

Summary

The user is a disabled and retired woman in North Carolina who is being sued for divorce. The main issue is the property settlement of a large lot with a deteriorated house, valued around $300,000. The user has been married for almost 33 years but has not lived as a couple for over 20 years. She has a special needs son from a previous relationship who is dependent on her. The users husband believes she deserves no part of the property, despite an inheritance left to both of them by his father. The user has no legal representation and is unsure of her financial capacity to hire one. She has evidence of stocks sold without her knowledge or consent.

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Disabled and retired being sued for divor e. Property settlement
What state are you located in, ****? The laws regarding property settlement in divorce vary by state.
North Carolims
What is the nature of the property in question? In North Carolina, equitable distribution law applies to property settlement in divorce cases.
Large lot we had house on that has deteriorated
What is the current market value of the property? In North Carolina, the court divides marital property equitably, considering factors like the property's current value.
Probably around *-300k
What is the duration of your marriage and do you have any children? In North Carolina, these factors can influence the division of property.
Still married but have not lived as couple over * yrears. Married al.ost * yrs
Do you have any joint debts or assets other than the property in question? In North Carolina, all marital debts and assets are considered in property division.
I have one special needs hrown son. Not his
What is the nature of your son's special needs and does he require any specific accommodations or support?
All needs and support on me but he receives SSIand part of my SS
What is the nature of your son's special needs and how does it impact his ability to support himself financially?
Trau.atis head injuey over 40 years ago and i jave been caretaker
What is the current financial arrangement between you and your spouse regarding your son's care and the property maintenance?
Ca not taake care of himself
What arrangements have been made for your son's care in the event of your divorce?
None. No relatives able
What is your plan for your son's care after the divorce?
I woll keep on going with him. No choices
What is your financial situation? Are you able to support yourself and your son after the divorce?
Yes. We both live on ssi ans ss. Husba d has wealthy family and will not help him with house unless he divorces me
What is your husband's stance on the property division and your son's care post-divorce?
He thinks i deserve no part of it but inheritance$ left to noth of us from his father got the bsll rolling. Says he will do what he can to help take care of son
What is the nature of the inheritance left to both of you by his father?
We bought one place sold it and bought another. After i left he let it fall apart. We could not stay there from multiple times of him being arrested for maijuana growing.
What is the current condition of the property and has it been assessed for damages due to neglect?
He has let it grow up so inspe tors wont see ot
What is the estimated cost of repairing the property to its original condition?
But he still lives there!! Unomhabitable
What steps have you taken so far in the divorce proceedings?
* ga drum inside for heat and cooki g!!!!
What is the status of your legal representation in the divorce proceedings?
None. His family will pay for his
What is your plan for legal representation in the divorce proceedings?
You
What is your financial capacity to hire a legal representative for your divorce proceedings?
Do t know
What is your source of income and do you have any savings or assets that could be used to hire a legal representative?
Depe nds on cost
What is your budget for legal representation in your divorce proceedings?
400 month payments
What is the total amount you are willing to spend on legal representation for your divorce proceedings?
Do t know
What is your husband's income and does he have any assets?
On ss ownership of prop. Sa.me sutuation as me but family wants this beach property
What is the current market value of the beach property that your husband's family wants?
Dwellings * but lot more than *,*
What is your husband's plan for the beach property after the divorce?
Hes fa.ily will rebuild after divorces me. Not until then
What is your husband's family's involvement in the property and do they have any legal claim to it?
None
What is your expectation from the property settlement in the divorce?
I would like * *
What is the reason for your expectation of $*,* from the property settlement?
Just to help with my son and i help him maintain on and off. I deserve it
What steps have you taken so far in the divorce proceedings?
Just talk with him. Since ut was his father he thinks i dont deserve part of it
What steps have you taken legally to ensure your rights in the property settlement?
None. My name is on nothing. He had paper sta.oed not married but i have papers.
What type of papers do you have that contradict his claim of not being married?
All this done after the fact. Stocks. Sold o er phone without my knowledge or share
What evidence do you have of the stocks sold over the phone without your knowledge or share?
I have papers. Says sold per phone conversation with his brother. My name sugned by proxy by someone
What is the nature of these papers and how did you acquire them?
Took them from MY house at time.
What is the total value of the stocks sold without your knowledge or consent?
Severl thousand. Franklin Templton and other. Ha e not inventoried
What is the total value of the stocks sold without your knowledge or consent?
Do t know yet
What steps have you taken to protect your legal rights regarding the stocks sold without your consent?
None
What is your plan to address the issue of the stocks sold without your consent?
Didnt think i would have to do this
What evidence do you have to prove that the stocks were sold without your consent?
Written on records
What specific records do you have that show the stocks were sold without your consent?
Dont know. I didnt get any money. During this time of buying and selling tital u git was * hundred dollars!!!!
What steps have you taken to address the issue of the stocks sold without your consent?
None
What steps are you planning to take to address the issue of the stocks sold without your consent?

General Information:
- In North Carolina, marital property is divided equitably.
- The court considers factors like the property's current value, duration of marriage, and joint debts or assets.
- The nearest court is the North Carolina Family Court. Contact: (*) *-*.
None at thus time
What is your plan for legal representation in the divorce proceedings?

General Information:
- In North Carolina, it's crucial to have legal representation in divorce cases.
- The nearest court is the North Carolina Family Court. Contact: (*) *-*.
None yet. You
What is your plan for the property after the divorce?

General Information:
- In North Carolina, the court considers factors like the property's current value, duration of marriage, and joint debts or assets.
- The nearest court is the North Carolina Family Court. Contact: (*) *-*.
Sell it. To old to build again
What is your plan for the proceeds from the sale of the property?

General Information:
- In North Carolina, proceeds from the sale of marital property are typically divided equitably.
- North Carolina Family Court Contact: (*) *-*.