What is the effect of a pending motion for protective order on a scheduled deposition?

Unless there is a Court order granting the protective order, generally the deposition will go on as scheduled. If the party can get a hearing...

My obgyn wouldnt see me

From your facts, I can't understand what legal issue you are raising. Try to rephrase the question. You might want to see a dermatologist for the...

A personal injury plaintiff with a meritorious case who was unfortunate to have an incompetent attorney might end up in

This sounds like a bar exam or law school question. It is difficult to determine which scenario is best for the Plaintiff. What is needed is...

If my attorney messed up, do I have recourse?

The party who committed the error will have to abide by the amount of time stated in their Petition. The responding party will be able to argue...

If the bio father has had no contact with his child in 4 yrs does he have to consent to adoption?

A family law attorney can help you through the adoption process and address all the facts specific to your case. If there is no paternity order the...

Short sale: HAFA vs Lender

Make sure that a foreclosure defense or real estate attorney reviews any short sale lender agreements. The lenders try to put in clauses that a lay...

My 2.5 year old just came home from father's home and stated, "Pa hit. Pa hurt (child's name)". What do I do?

Discuss the matter with the child's father. Under the doctrine of shared parental responsibility, you must confer with each other regarding the...

What Joint Petition or Motion needs to be filed to end my support obligation once adopted by stepparent?

Once the adoption is final, file a joint motion to terminate child support. In the motion state the substantial change in circumstances is the...

What do I do if my family may be in danger?

Have the Father take his children and their writings to a psychiatrist immediately. If the children are minors the father can ask for a voluntary...

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Separated from abusive husband-living in Ohio-equity distribution not done prior to divorce-still entitled to 50/50 of marital p

The status of your case is not clear. Generally in the petition for dissolution of marriage a request is made to the Court for an equitable...