What is the process for divorce by publication?

You hire a lawyer and deal with the case. If there has already been a final order entered you should move to vacate it. If you act quickly you...

The attorney blocked my legal aid referral

Your first mistake was going into that hearing without an attorney. The story you posted is a bit confusing. Not sure what the attorney general...

Can a court date be scheduled before you have the full 30 days to respond to a summons?

Yes, that can happen and in certain types of cases it is contemplated and normal. What kind of case is it? You have to go to court on the date...

How can I get my belongings back from my mothers house?

When you were living there as an adult child, you were a tenant. She didn't necessarily have the right to kick you out without an eviction case. ...

No. Deal with the DFCS issue until it is resolved and then move. If you up and move in the middle of the night DFCS will presume you are on the...

Father wants legitimation and name change on a child that doesnt know them. I want to deny name change. Plz help

The only likely way to defeat the name change in a legitimacy case is for the court to deny legitimacy entirely, which is difficult at best to...

I'm taking my ex back to court for not paying back child support for the past three years. How does the laches defense work?

The attorney you have hired should be able to explain this to you. That you have come to this forum to ask is bit unsettling. Laches is a defense...

Will mhp owner have to pay to move me IF I can prove I'm moving because unsafe conditions. Ie drugs, unkept trees, etc

No. As a tenant when there are issues with the property, you can pay for any necessary repairs out of your own pocket and deduct the expense from...

Why do I have to go to court for arrearages, when I'm currently paying said arrearages?!

Has the child graduated from high school? if not, there is still ongoing support to be paid until she turns 20, whether out of high school or not....

How do I become emancipated?

In order to become emancipated you have to show that you are in fact entirely supporting yourself (not living with your dad). I can't imagine my...