Your first step should be to immediately contact a criminal defense attorney ( in Indiana, since that's where this happened and that's where the...

What kind of attorney do I need

An attorney who practices family law would be able to help you.

Is this legal???

It sounds fishy, but I'm not sure that I understand the facts fully. Does ex-attorney means that he once represented you or that he's no longer an...

How do I refute a motion for default judgment for failure to attend a pretrial conference when I appeared&the plaintiff didn't?

File an Answer (or Motion to Dismiss) stating that you were in attendance, and lay out the details.

The lawyer is not filing motions when he is asked.

You might want to press him to do it now. If that doesn't happen, you should contact another attorney (or do it yourself, if you know how) before...

What type of judge do I need to see to overturn a protective order when it's clear she has lied to manipulate the court.

I agree with my colleague: the judge's absence is not a critical event. Do what you have to do: file the necessary motion asap.

Should i get an attorney when preparing for custody battle,even with not being married .

Consulting an attorney is an excellent idea. Do it - now.

What is the minimum amount of medical debt that can be incurred before being sued?

There isn't a minimum requirement. That being said, practical factors usually persuade creditors to wait until the debt is of "some substance". For...

Can I abate child support?

You may seek a modification of child support based on your involuntary loss of income.

Can my ex wife secretly record my conversations with our son when I call him on her time-sharing days? We live in Florida.

As noted by my colleague, non-consensual recording of a conversation is not admissible in court, absent some (unlikely) provision in your divorce...