Yes, it’s common for third parties — usually couriers — to physically file court documents.

What are my financial obligations during a divorce?

We can’t tell you with any certainty based only on what you provided. But your facts do seem to make her a candidate for spousal maintenance. Her...

Yes, any temp orders not adopted into a final order are dismissed (unless otherwise specified) when the underlying petition is dismissed.

Who do I contact when my employer is harassing me so I'll quit?

Unless you have an employment contract, your employer doesn’t need cause to terminate you. You may want to consult with a labor attorney to...

Do I have file for or ask the court for permission to deny the other party to claim our son on taxes?

Yes, you’d claim the child yourself. You can notify the other parent but it’s certainly possible the notice could provoke him to rush to claim the...

Yes, he can try. But he’d need compelling evidence that it’s contrary to the best interests of your daughter to be around your brother.

Can my employer ask about correspondence that took place between myself and a member of a media outlet?

There is no discernible expectation of privacy here. Companies have broad discretion to implement policies like this, though there are legal...

How is this legal?

You’d have to review your fee agreement, but it’s probably “legal” and unfortunately billing practices like those aren’t all that uncommon. If you...

Can I get legal fees awarded to me if we settle prior to litigation?

You can always request attorney’s fees as a condition of settlement, but because attorney’s fees in family court are entirely discretionary, it’s...

Can there be a stipulation that one party will not petition to relocate out of state with the minor child?

I don’t think it’d require a hearing but there are a couple of other potential issues. First, the courts typically reject stipulations to modify...