Should witnesses come to a scheduling conference

A scheduling conference is not an evidentiary hearing, so there is no reason to trouble witnesses to come to court that day. Disclosure of the...

It is calendar days. Date of service is Day O. If Day 20 falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline is 5:00 p.m. on the first business...

What course of action do I need to take custody wise, do I have a chance at receiving sole custody? What exactly is admissible?

Nothing short of court orders defining your parental rights will meet your needs. Without a marriage, your paternity must be established legally. ...

Can a paper signed by a notary and both parents be legally binding for custody modification?

Only a court order will be enforceable.

The Defendant in my small claims case filed a motion to continue that was granted. How do I appeal that decision?

Whoa-a-a. On what grounds will you appeal that continuance? Because you don't like it? Appeals must address legal error. A judge has full...

Can a judge throw something at a lawyer

Judges are absolutely in control of their own courtroom. Although what you describe is poor judicial demeanor, whether it would justify...

Hello, I intend to purchase my friends home in Michoacan, Mexico from him directly. Can you help? Robby Adams 310-740-1529

First of all, including personal identifying information on a public forum like this is unwise. Contact Avvo customer service to edit your post....

What happens when the non-custodial parents just moves out of state?

There is no purpose to be served by "filing abandonment" under thee circumstances. His right to custodial access with the child is not an...

Why do you have to go back to the judge that denied you ssdi aftet you get a remand decision?

Under Social Security regulations, remand from Appeals Council the first time is to the same ALJ. It is premature to assume that the ALJ is free...

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Can my sons father take custody of my son because we live with a registered sex offender

Child custody decisions under Idaho law require the court to consider a number of factors listed in the statutes to determine what is in the best...