Does the Petitioner in a protective order have to be "served" for a rehearing to take place?

Service in this case is satisfied if sent via U.S. Mail. If you received the Motion and Notice in the mail, then you're required to appear if you...

What are my options regarding the reduction or abolishment of child support when my Ex stripped all parental rights from me

The simple answer is that you cannot stop paying support because she is withholding your children from you. The reverse is also true. With that...

If you get it in before the opposing party makes and issue out of it and before you see the judge, you should be fine. But it's best to do it as...

What rights does my "husband" have to my house?

As Mr. Miller stated, normally any real property purchased during the marriage would be marital property. However, given your set of facts, you'd...

I need timesharing with my children, what do I need to do?

You need to file a Petition to Establish Paternity, Parental Responsibility, Time-Sharing, and Related Relief. This can be a very difficult thing...

How the heck do I get a hearing on this?

Call the judicial assistant again, let her know you complied with everything and ask for a hearing again. If she tells you to complete something...

Employer health insurance is more than 5% of gross income- can I remove my children and just have them on Medicaid?

As Ms. Foster stated, you're going to want to file a Petition to get the court to reconsider this Order based on your findings. Good luck.

At what age does she have to be to decide for her to be to make that decision?

As Mr. Hoffman appropriately answered, 17 is plenty old enough for your daughter's opinion to matter. With that said, it's only one of many...

If i plead "No Contest" can i still have my record sealed or expunged?

You have to ensure you get a withhold of adjudication; that will allow you to seal, but not expunge. Talk to your public defender and see if the...

Is this lawyer, who I consulted with and knows everything from my side, able to represent my ex wife?

As stated, the new attorney has a conflict, and without your consent needs to withdraw from the case. Good luck.