During a Temporary Protection Order hearing can the respondent be crossed examined by the petitioner?

Yes, the Plaintiff has the right to cross examine the Defendant at the trial, unless the Plaintiff has an attorney, in which case, the Plaintiff's...

How do I negotiate a very, very high legal fee at the end of my divorce

If you respectfully ask for a discount and provide assurance of payment, your attorney might respond favorably. Keep in mind that you could have...

Can childcare costs be factored into the child support calculations if the parent receiving the support is a full time student?

When dealing with family law, it is true that often there is black letter law, but then there is the interpretation by the judge and the judge's...

You must stand up for your rights and for the rights of your mother. The question here is whether or not your mother can be adequately cared for...

How do I respond to a motion for appointment of a trustee to sell a property in a judgment of absolute divorce?

You can file your response and explain everything. Then ask the court for the court orders you want. I would suggest you consult with an attorney...

THE MOTHER OF MY 6 YEAR OLD LIVES IN VIRGINIA. I LIVE IN MARYLAND. WE HAVE JOINT CUSTODY BUT I HAVE PHYSICAL CUSTODY.

You would be wise to file a motion requesting court authorization to do so. Otherwise, you are inviting further litigation at probably an...

Why is this?

Frankly, I always try my best to be polite and respectful to opposing parties, opposing attorneys, to my clients, and especially to judges and...

Hi I work in a hair salon customers sigh in on computer and are taken in turn on Sunday were had over 1 wait a lady sighed her

You should put together your own response along with the statements by your witnesses and present it in your defense. Be careful how you respond,...

Court ordered visitation/ vacation schedule interpretation is not being agreed upon. How to handle conflict of opinion?

First of all, you should know that judges HATE it when a parent tries to bring a child before the judge to talk with the judge, because judges do...

Neither one of us has custody of our five year old daughter and her mother plans on fleeing this weekend. If I let her know ahea

I agree that you should consult with an attorney immediately, and then file for an emergency court hearing and argue all of your points. You might...