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What is the difference between a motion for reconsideration and a motion to alter or amend a judgment?
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Answered on September 26, 2016
The grounds, the deadline, and the relief available are all different. A motion for reconsideration essentially asks the Court to reconsider the...
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Who claims my child on taxes if my ex is not consistently paying child support and owes arrears?
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Answered on September 26, 2016
What you're referring to is that generally if a parent has unpaid child support for that calendar (tax) year, he or she may not claim the child....
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How can I search for case law to help my case?
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Answered on September 26, 2016
If you have a lawyer, he or she should be able to conduct legal research for you. You can also use free sources such as Leagle or FindLaw, but the...
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Is there a day or place to get free legal help
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Answered on September 26, 2016
You can contact Community Legal Services, but given the nature of family law work, it is uncommon to find free assistance. Appeals are very...
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Billed for trial, then billed for petitioning the court to award legal fees. Is this standard billing practice?
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Answered on September 26, 2016
When you hire an attorney hourly, you are unfortunately billed for basically everything the attorney does for your case, even if it's unsuccessful....
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Divorce/Community Debts
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Answered on September 26, 2016
A response doesn't have to specifically list or address each individual asset and/or debt. But, generally speaking, student loans are sole and...
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How long is jail time for backed support not being paid?
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Answered on September 25, 2016
There isn't a sentence because it isn't a criminal issue. Civil incarceration, if it occurs, is usually accompanied by a 'purge' amount that must...
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After 11 months at my previous employer, he told me I had to sign an NDA. Meeting was at 2pm, I had to sign by 5pm or be fired.
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Answered on September 25, 2016
It's unclear exactly what your question is. A contract may be invalid if signed under duress or coercion but, at the same time, an employee can be...
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How to file an injunction to freeze asset
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Answered on September 25, 2016
If a divorce has been filed, a preliminary injunction is already in place that prevents the disposal of property, with limited exceptions. If you...
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Is the 'non-custodial parent 'still' responsible for arrears after 30 years of hiding?
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Answered on September 25, 2016
Your judgment is likely enforceable, but you may be precluded from collecting additional support after the judgment date. You'll want to contact a...
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