What is a pretrial conference? And should there have been another meeting before that with a divorce with children?

It sounds like you're trying to do an uncontested divorce. The pre-trial conference is kinda like a status conference, where it is determined if...

My sister's has 4 kids and trying to figure out hot to get custody?

This process is not easy and I highly recommend you hire an attorney. In order for a non-parent to get custody, the court would have to first find...

Can I get reimbursed what is left of my retainer from my divorce attorney ? I am also not good with confrontation to fire him.

If there is money in your retainer and you no longer want to use your current attorney, you can let him or her know and they are required to return...

My friend is currently unemployed, can he face jail time for unpaid support on a child over eighteen?

It doesn't matter if the child is now 18, there was a support order from when the child was a minor that was not paid. The short answer is, yes,...

I always recommend to my clients to use a written format (email or text). The issue with in person communication with an ex is that emotions can...

Have pre trial tomorrow, but mother is dying. Need to continue hearing can I?

Are you the father? Are any of the parties represented by counsel? This question comes down to the local rules and procedure of the court you...

How best to protect grand daughter from her neglectful mother?

In order for a non-parent to petition the court for custody there would have to be a showing of unsuitability, not just best interest of the child...

Anyway of getting it lowered or suspended?

The child support enforcement agency sends out notifications every couple of years that allows you to respond and update your income information. ...

Is there any lawyer that do pro bono work for a?

Not likely. You can contact your local legal aid society, but you would have to have a very low income and a type of case that they handle. The...

What do we say in court

Your question is a little vague. If the two of you have an agreement, put the agreement in writing, sign it and both of you can testify to your...