Responded to being told I was the father of a child . Filed the papers at court & they told me I had to wait for her to respond

Presumably you have undertaken the necessary steps to have the mother properly served with your court papers and summons. If she is served, and...

How can my wife and I get an order of protection lifted?

The paramount concern is the welfare of victims who have been found to be abused. Having said that, there may be efforts that can be undertaken to...

Should the Mom be forced to pay child support if she can't pay

States develop support guidelines, formulas that dictate how much is to paid, to avoid arguments about what amount is fair or equitable. Persons...

What would you say are the best ways for clients to deal with the uncertainty of lawsuits?

The best decisions that can be made are carefully considered ones. There are little guarantees in life (death? taxes?) and even fewer in...

In a divorce, what actions do your best clients take that you wish your other clients would do?

1. Communicate effectively. 2. Timely respond to requests for information and action needed. 3. Formulate clear and consistent objectives. 4....

Can I get legal fees paid from dad if he loses

As it is not required that litigants in civil court proceeding have representation as in criminal cases when incarceration is a penalty, the...

How can I prepare my own parenting plan?

As more and more jurisdictions are moving towards the trend of allocating parental responsibilities in a uniform and defined manner, the Courts...

When you are the plaintiff or petitioner in any civil cause of action, you may withdraw your request through a motion for voluntary dismissal. For...

If I file a Petition for Order to Show Cause Re: Contempt, am I required to add exhibits to the initial complaint?

The rules of civil procedure vary from state to state, but generally speaking, only those documents which provide a basis for the claim or defense...

Is it possible for someone to get a divorce and relocate to another state with the children

A party to a marriage may obtain a divorce whenever residency and grounds requirements of the jurisdiction are met, and the rules of procedure have...