Category: Ask Carolyn

Dear Carolyn, I am concerned about my sister, as her boyfriend is choking her.  They get in a fight, and he grabs her neck. The problem is there usually aren’t any bruises. What is the risk of this? What should she do?  ...

Dear Carolyn, If my DVPO was filed in Wake County and it has expired, but I currently live in Guilford County, can I file my motion to return in Guilford County, or do I have to file in Wake County where the order originated?...

Dear Carolyn, My wife, Sally, and I separated in 2019 and divorced in 2020.  We filed taxes as married in 2019, with the refund direct deposited to Sally.  The first two stimulus checks were also direct deposited to her for both...

Dear Carolyn, I have two early teen children and left my ex over a year ago due to emotional abuse of myself and our son, and less so our daughter. During the course of about six months he refused to let the kids indoors during...

Dear Carolyn,I have a custody dispute going on with the mother of my child and it never seems to end. I think the mother is mentally ill. She just doesn’t get the parenting thing. The therapist has suggested we get a child...