If a contempt charge court date was changed do I get served a new summons?

No. You were already served with the Complaint and the summons. If the matter is continued by court order, all you need is proper service on any...

If a contempt charge was filed on me can I file on the plaintiff since he missed his visits with no reasons why no notice?

You certainly could file your own Contempt against the Father, and ask that both Contempt matters be heard on the same day. As a former DOR/Child...

First, you initial step should be to talk to an attorney, either over the telephone or in person. You are in a very difficult situation, but...

As a tenant that apparently signed a one-year lease, you are required to pay rent for one-year. That is part of the contractual agreement you...

Can a Judge take my Church time with my daughter on Sunday to offer it as visitation to my child's father?

There are many questions left unanswered to provide insight to this question. However, while you may lose one or two Sundays a month, I would find...

Am I considered essential personnel?

I think this will be moot, as the Governor is almost certain to put in a travel ban for Tuesday, and most likely, the early morning of Wednesday. ...

About how much does it cost to consult a lawyer , and have her/him draft a divorce agreement, and submit papers to the court ?

Many attorneys, myself included, handle Uncontested Divorces, from start to the final hearing. Unfortunately, without more detail, no attorney...

I have a deadbeat dad that I cannot get to pay me. I want to know if it's legal (in massachusetts) to put up posters around town

As a former DOR/Child Support Enforcement Attorney, I can tell you that you have MANY options that do not include something so bold. First, you...

I agree with my colleague. This is an extremely difficult task to do on your own, and while we could sit here and give you the basics, it would...

Divorce question.... is it mandatory to have a full sit down before the actual divorce court

They would be required to meeting you and your attorney - if you have one - prior to the Pre-Trial Conference. If not, explain to the court that...