Is an attorney required to prepare a client for trial?

The insurance company is in the driver's seat in terms of whether to settle or not. The attorney coukd have done more to prepare you, but if you...

Leave of Court

You may want to ask for a hearing on your opposition to the Motion and use that opportunity to tell the court your position.

Can I change my lawyer at this point? What happens if the defendant does not answer her door? Can I start a business now?

You certainly can change your attorney and make sure you have a working relationship with the professional who will be advocating for you. In...

Just file the Motion for Contempt asking for a Show Cause Order and the clerk's office will reopen the case.

What to do when an EX is now giving you a hard time about parenting agreement?

You will have a difficult time obtaining a continuance somI suggest that you appear in court with an attorney. Relative to the agreement, if a...

Mediation

If the "agreement" has been reduced to a court order, then you can file a Motion for Contempt and Enforcement. If not, then you will have...

What are my options when I filed a default judgment and the attorney for my husband filed later than the time alloted

The courts are very liberal in allowing a party in default to file an Answer beyond the time when the Answer is due. You could file an objection...

Can a divorcing couple decide the amount of child support on their own?

Yes, you can decide a child support amount, but keep in mind that a Judge has the last say relative to custody, child support and access. Just...

Will he be able to leave the country?

Absolutely discuss this issue with an attorney as international law is involved and can be complicated.

No need to be present unless your wife filed under the mutual consent grounds. And an attorney can appear on your behalf to make sure you are...