Does an Appellee have to file an answering brief?

No, you don’t have to but if you don’t the Court of Appeals has discretion to deem the appeal unopposed.

If someone is trying to serve you with papers, wouldn't they attempt to send a certified letter first?

No, there is no requirement, or even benefit, to sending a letter to announce future attempted process service. If it was a process server, he...

Cani have her removed from our house?

As a co-owner, you two have identical rights to enter and occupy the home. If you could prove your situation, it might warrant an order of...

No, sole decision-making does not give a parent authority to relocate. Because he has parenting time by court order, you'd need his consent or a...

Is Spouse has any right in a divorce to equity when he has signed a quit claim deed to the house?

There may be a community lien, an equitable interest in a portion of any community funds used to pay the mortgage or make improvements to the...

Is commission calculated in the child support calculator?

Commission and bonuses can be included if they’re anticipated to be recurring. Some judges liberally include commissions, particularly when central...

How can I modify a child support order?

Unfortunately, the support being insufficient may not be a basis to modify. There have to be substantial and continuing changes that would result...

When can you file for enforcement of late child support?

I have no idea where that figure came from. Support is "late" if it isn't paid by the last day of the month it is due. You technically can enforce...

My ex got my kids to lie and come see him on my parenting time. Is this enough to file for enforcing the parenting time order?

Enforcement is often more of a practical question, rather than a legal question. You may be able to enforce missed parenting time. The remedy would...

Can the absent non custodial parent take the child out of its home if the child has norelationship with the non custodial parent

I know it's frustrating, but the answer stays the same no matter how many times this question is rephrased. The Court is required to act in the...