One counsel can not cancel a hearing set by the court. If opposing counsel states that discovery has been provided but you do not believe that it...

The case will not be thrown out, but courts generally are not open on major holidays. You can request a corrected date.

How do I serve a defendant who has moved?

If you have made diligent attempts to locate him in his new location and serve him in various locations and at various times there, you can...

Can a retired attorney help me with pro se case.

He can assist if his law license is still active.

How can I get a witness of an accident to give a statement if he is a postal employee not involved in the accident?

You can ask the court to enforce the subpoena, however you may have issues of federal supremacy if the postal service is refusing to comply with...

MUST I use the form from central Islip Family ct to file and "objection to Support Magistrate Order". I want to type it myself?

You are not obligated to use the court form, but should include all of the information on the form in your own pleading.

Is the one whom served to other party considered to be the first on record or the one whom filed with the court first?

When two people file the same type of motion close in time then the judge will often consolidate the motion, however you may have to bring the...

Is moving to Oklahoma from Michigan or Filling a motion on bad legal advice better. Or should both be filed for the best odds.

If there has been a change in circumstances since the order was issued, you can file for a modification. It is difficult to establish that you were...

Will a judge hold a hearing if a response was filed four days prior to the hearing date?

If you did not have sufficient time to prepare for a hearing because of a late response, then you should point out to the judge when you received...

What constitutes abuse of a developmentally disabled person?

If your niece was receiving government provided services and they are being discontinued, there should be an appellate process. Check with the...