Separating

Dear Lindsay:

Greetings. You may want to file an action for equitable distribution first and make a request for an interim distribution of the car. You should also immediately contact child support enforcement and get that started, even before you leave. Thank you.

Janet L. Fritts
Attorney with Rosen Law Firm

4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
919.787.6668 main phone
919.256.1665 direct fax

301 McCullough Drive Suite 510
Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
704.644.2831 main voice
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1829 East Franklin Street, Bldg 600
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service but a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action.

IF MY HUSBAND AND I ARE SEPARATING AND HE IS STAYING AT THE HOUSE AND I AM TAKING MY SON I AM CURRENTLY UNEMPLYED I HAVE NOT WORKED IN YEARS AND WE HAVE ONE CAR AM I ABLE TO TAKE IT LEGALLY IT IS IN HIS NAME?