Do you have 30 days from the time you are served to get an attorney?

You have thirty (30) days (in most but not all cases) to properly respond to a summons by filing an answer and/or other responsive pleadings. ...

How can I get an ex parte order lifted?

Usually, you can simply go to court and file a form dismissing the action. The same clerk who gave you the initial papers to fill out can probably...

Can I get advice on what I should do legally, before I go to prison, with my child in order to keep the state from taking my kid

You really need to schedule a consultation with an experienced family law attorney (possible a probate attorney as well) to discuss what various...

Back Child support

If the obligated parent leaves his/her place of employment the wage assignment is terminated. There may be some other more obscure reasons as...

Can I file for a Default Judgment?

If it is an original cause of action, and she fails to properly respond within the required time frame (30 days from date of service), the you can...

How to become the custodial guardian/get full custody of 14 year old daughter

If you and the mother were never married, then you need to file a Petition for Declaration of Paternity, Custody and Support. Since there has been...

If i filed for divorce/custody and the case is still open in court how can i make changes to my petition? Do i file a new one?

You will need to file a Motion for Leave to File Amended Pleadings, and file a Notice of Hearing to bring it before the Judge. If the Judge grants...

How do I go about this situation??

You need to immediately schedule a consultation with an experienced family law attorney who regularly practices in the county where you reside to...

Do I have to pay to go back my legal name

As an adult, you may file for a name change. Please consult with an experienced family law attorney who regularly practices in the county where...

The case will not necessarily have to be dismissed (jurisdiction may lie in the county where the father resides) and the 90-day rule has to do with...