What are the steps to getting a order of substitution of counsel?

When you retain a new attorney, they will coordinate the order for substitution with your previous attorney. If you are not retaining a new...

Can you get your traffic violation dismissed in court if they officer fails to write a fine on it?

No, it is highly unlikely that it will be dismissed on that basis. If you retain an attorney, they may be able to negotiate it further. Officers...

If the property belongs to someone else, condemned or not, then you would be trespassing. If there are issues with the property that are making it...

The father of my daughter has threatened to kill himself and my daughters sisters mother. Can I use that against him in court?

Yes, you can use that against him. Whether or not the court will still give him custody or unsupervised visitation, I have no idea. If the threats...

Can I file for custody of my child before they are born, I don't see my relationship lasting with the woman I am with.

No, you must wait until the baby is born. However, it would be wise to consult with, if not retain, a local family law attorney in advance of the...

Divorce Seeking Alimony and Child Support?

Typically, yes, you can still file for divorce on the ground of adultery based on adultery that took place after previous adultery was forgiven....

If a family member got temporary custody papers off line and had it notarized. But not by a judge, and DSS was not involved can

It is unenforceable until it is made an Order of the Court. Retrieving your child may prompt that family member to file for custody and use that...

I live in NC but had an accident in SC with citation for failure to yield. Any chance of getting a reduction?

I agree with Mr. Burgess. You may want to retain a traffic ticket attorney in the area where you got the ticket to see if they can work some other...

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One of the grounds for divorce is adultery

I'll be honest that we have done this once or twice, with sideways looks from family court judges, where our client was the adulterous party and...

How can a mother that has taken no responsibly in 11 years of her child life have rights

I agree with Mr. Burgess. You should contact a local family law attorney to file a motion for custody, possibly on an emergency or expedited basis,...