Legal Question in Family Law in North Carolina

Equitable-Distribution
My divorce was finalized in July, 2002. Equitable Distribution paperwork and communications were progressing or so I thought. Motion for Discovery and Interrogatories were filed in May, 2003, giving my ex 30 days to respond. He did not. We had a hearing in November, 2003, and the Judge gave him until December 1, 2003, for the rest of the discovery and December 15, 2003, to get an appraisal on the real property. It is now February 25, 2004, and nothing has been done. My attorney will not return my calls. Is there anything I can do without cutting my own throat by stepping on my attorney's toes?

Asked on 2/25/04, 1:05 pm

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Jim Griffin The Law Office of James L. Griffin

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Re: Equitable-Distribution

You need to speak with your attorney to find out where he is. I would call him and inform him or his message box that he has a duty to communicate with you. He has not done so. Id you haven't heard from him within, say, 5 days, you will have no alternative but to report him to the state bar.

I really would not do anything until I had communicated with the attorney. I may have an alternative for you to obtain the legal advice you may need on this issue on an ongoing basis as well as legal advice for any other future legal issues that may arise. If you would like more information, you can e-mail me at:

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Either way, I wish you good luck.

Answered on 2/25/04, 2:46 pm

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