If a response to the original petition was filed, yes you’ll need the court’s permission. If granted, it will need to be served and responded to as...

I’m so sorry to hear about the outcome of your case. You certainly could consult with an appeals attorney but because custody determinations are so...

Because you'll still file married, even if separate, and you haven't been separated long enough to affect the tax year in question, there isn't...

Well, first off, that rent would constitute spousal maintenance. That’s what we call “alimony” here and there’s no distinction based on where the...

Sure, you can ask for just about anything as a condition of settlement, but even if the opposing party agreed, the judge has no obligation to seal...

You can use the internet to try to locate an address or hire a skip tracer.

Given the sensitivity of discovery disputes, specifically the potential liability if you’re unsuccessful, it would be irresponsible for any of us...

There is no legal mechanism to modify the lease outside of obtaining a protective order. If you and your spouse agree on this, you could try to...

It might be grounds to reopen your divorce. You’d need to consult with an attorney to discuss the decree and the discovery of the undisclosed account.

You could try but there is no automatic right to seal records. Unfortunately there’s a prevailing public interest in maintaining public records. It...