If two parties agree is it possible to have a civil court record sealed?

No, although it may streamline the process. Courts are intended to be public, open forums, and therefore you'll need to file an agreed motion to...

My neighbor's tree has an obvious lean toward my commercial building. What can I do to prevent the tree crashing onto my bldg.?

The best way to resolve this issue is to speak politely withe the tree's owner. I'd also consider documenting it in photos and a letter request to...

Can a company evade a money judgement by closing and re-opening under a new name?

It really depends. If the company isn't transferring assets or hiding funds to avoid a judgment, and the corporate formalities have been followed,...

Generally speaking, lawsuits are public. Matters involving children and possibly victims of sexual assault can obtain some confidentiality...

Can I still file a response to a restraining order, after the deadline?

You should give it a shot. It's late and the judge may not read it, but if there is enough time between the hearing date and the deadline the...

Can a child custody case be tried in a court where the mother of one of the litigants is associated with the court??

Generally speaking, the connection between the Judge and the court employee has to be quite close for it to become a significant issue, and your...

If the defendant has already answered, typically you need not serve the defendant again in the formal sense, although the defendant would be...

I filed suit against someone and after 30 days they did not provide answer to court. Can I request summary judgement?

You'll need to prove they have been served with citation in the proper manner (i.e. by an uninterested person over 18 in person or via certified...

Emails are discoverable, just like paper documents, and they can be subpoenaed. However, if the communication is between you and your lawyer or...