Hearing on Motion for Contempt

Yes. You should appear, at least by phone if permitted. You should request an extension or adjournment. If you are successful in getting the job,...

Request for admission asking about my character

If your character is at issue, you have to ask "what is point of objecting"? As my colleague suggests, deny the RFA and move on to the merits of...

I live in Delco,PA and i'm preparing a motion to:reconsider;vacate;dismiss, for which i want some knowledgeable eyes to look at

It is always a good idea to have an attorney review your work, even better to have one represent you. If you want to retain counsel, use the Avvo...

Can a demand for documents be asked for given for a week out

The rules of procedure require that the recipient of the discovery request be given a reasonable time to respond -- at least 30 days from service....

10 Day Motion to Amend

Unless the judge says otherwise, the clock starts to run from the date of entry on the docket.

Can I motion the court for mediation if my opposing side is asking for a hearing before a Master?

Mediation requires the consent of all parties. You can file a motion, but it is doubtful the court will order your spouse to mediate if your spouse...

Plaintiff is consistently failing to serve motions on a defendant according to local rule and Fed Rule 5.

If you have a written record, then you can make a motion. Aside from the court's desire to have the rules complied with, if you file a motion, you...

A party in default conducts discovery

It is unclear from your summary whether the judge denied your motion because the defendant had defaulted and no discovery was necessary or the...

Signs

Unfortunately, it is often difficult to read the tea leaves -- that is, it is difficult to tell whether a hearing went well or not. Judges ask...

Your attorney should be responsive. As my colleague suggested, put your requests in writing. If your attorney persists in ignoring your requests,...