You say both that the wife has lawyered up and wants to lawyer up. Either way, if your friend wants a divorce she should hire an attorney and file...

The burden of proof varies in civil cases between a preponderance of the evidence and clear and convincing evidence. It depends on the elements...

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Guessing without seeing the court file: The protective order is a final order. But the other orders are likely temporary orders. Temporary...

Good question. He does not send the Acknowledgement and Denial of Paternity to Austin. He uses them as evidence in his divorce case, or attaches...

We live in a country and during a time where people only half listen to one another. It sounds like an innocent but stupid mistake from someone...

The hearing was not held because there was no service on one of the parties. The hearing will be held if and when the party is served and the date...

Ask your Dad. He should know your social. And if he doesn't he can download transcripts of his tax returns on IRS.gov (not sure whether the whole...

It means a trial. The merits means the issues of the case. A trial on the merits means a trial on the issues of the case. Because trials are...

Yes people use social security numbers to search for others. At age 18, unless he is incapacitated and a ward of the Court, he can decide who he...

Which part don't you understand? You were sued for nonpayment. Either you filed an answer or the Court is being kind by not entering a default...