If I am 25 minutes late to a final hearing as the petitioner, can I have it rescheduled or will case get thrown out?

Yes these attorneys are all correct. To be clearer if you are not aware, magistrates make "recommendations" which typically become orders once...

While it would be better to have the assistance of counsel, the first and foremost thing you need to do is file an Answer within 20 days of when...

While it would be better to have the assistance of counsel, the first and foremost thing you need to do is file an Answer within 20 days of when...

Can psychologist report change court appointed time sharing for minor children?

I too agree with the other attorney answers but have an additional suggestion that is worth a consideration first to see if it works or not as the...

I know a family whose daughter is 17 and is emancipated. She wants to marry a guy who is 27, can that happen without problem??

I agree with my colleagues. An emancipated 17-year-old is a legal adult. You should go on your County Clerk of Court website and see if you can...

I have a lien to me on my family home from the divorce but its not on file how do i get this lien active .

While each state and sometims individual counties can differ, in general real property laws are the same. If your name is on the deed, as it...

It seems your question may be asking if YOU can still bring up the discrepancy even if he pleads the fifth, and the answer is Yes. If you have a...

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My ex bf filed a false petition for restraining order on me and hes trying to get me arrested for contempt in family court.

Sadly, this is a rather common strategy by dishonest parties in domestic relations. It can be pretty tricky and cause you problems later so if at...

How would i go about having my husband adopt my son?

While your husband is "presumed" to be the father since the child was born during wedlock, it is only a presumption that can be challenged either...

Modify the visitation or just let go?

You have some overlapping issues here. It is good you are getting the assistance of an impartial mediator to help. If there are verifiable...