How do I go about doing an award?

Sometimes a referral or client review is more valuable to an attorney than an award. Find your attorney on Find a Lawyer on Avvo.com and write a...

Most government agencies (including state employers) have Level III background search access. I'm inclined to advise not lie to the prospective...

When and how will I get a divorce notice?

You should contact your spouse and inform him/her you are out of the country. It is the Plaintiff's burden to serve the opposing party and file...

Federal court mediation civil rights and future claims

Mediation is typical in federal civil cases. A federal trial is costly to wage and time consuming. Most federal civil cases are settled and do...

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Can I file an appeal if I disagree with this "judge's" order?

Attorney Mason has restated the situation very neatly; and I agree with his advice. As to whether you can appeal a judge's decision--well, that's...

Can I seek emergency custody of a child that is not biologically mine?

2 weeks absence of the biological father may be too soon to bring an action for "guardianship " (which is your legal option as a non-parent). ...

Hello. I was notified this morning that my partner's ex wife has issued a restraining order against me.

Anyone can ask for a restraining or harassment order in the local District Court. It is not limited to familial relations. The right to raise an...

Federal court case settlement reached in mediation...Do not want to settle now any options open?

You have the right to withdraw your consent (note the 60 days to consider your agreement)---but you best be ready to go to trial right way (with a...

When does a matter determine Dcf or probate involvement on behalf of a child?

In order to change an existing order of custody or visitation, you must show harm to the child or significant change in circumstances. The DCF...

UPDATE - "In a divorce, does a pro se defendant have any privilege to protect his business client's confidential information?"

You should also know that these are not universal rules. A divorce court may or may not entertain your claims of privilege, if it affect a material...