What happens to exhibits from a divorce trial that settles out of court? For example, medical records. Who retains them?

The records are made available to the party who introduced same.

Which school does the child go to?

School choice is defaulted to the parent with physical custody. Shared legal custody is designed to have both parents discuss issues such as...

Can I be arrested?

You will have a default warrant issued for your arrest if you do not appear. Then the court can keep you in custody until your next scheduled...

Does a beneficiary of an IRA payable upon death amount satisfies an amount designated to be left from an estate in a will?

Any asset naming a joint owner or a beneficiary falls outside of the estate. It is distributed by the rules of contract, not probate. The IRA has...

Will I be able to move to another state , even though my child's father disagrees?

If support and visitation is through the Probate and Family Court, you will have to get his agreement or permission of the court unless there is...

The case would not be dismissed because you failed to file an answer. That would entitle the complainnig party a default judgment. There must...

Because DCF has custody, the hospital can refuse the parents the right to complete the birth certificate pending word from DCF. The birth parent...

Can father get custody if mother leaves hospital without completing birth certificate

The father must stablish paternity to have any rights. He can file to do same at the hearing in juvenile court. Once paternity is established,...

I have full physical and legal custody of my child. What are my options should the non custodial parent refuse to return child?

You have three options. First, call the police. They will probably not arrest him but facilitate the return. Second, file contempt. Third, you...

You can only sign his name if you have power of attorney for him. Otherwise, you can mark the back "for deposit only" and deposit same.