What is best mediation or hiring an attorney? Legal separation or divorce?

If you want to stay on his insurance, then your only option is to file for legal separation. You can get help at your local courthouse for...

Is the Petitioner on the Order the state's Department of Child Support Services, or the other parent? If it's the other parent, you have to hire...

Court Rule 8.212 (a) (3) - does 5 day extension for mail service apply?

I would say it means "20 days from filing" - not service, and not with the 5-day extension for mailing - simply because that's what it says. ...

Can I divorce my incarcerated husband without him suing me for taking care of him while incarcerated? If so how do start papers

If by 'legally separated' you mean entry of judgment of legal separation, then the house would be yours. If you mean 'filed for divorce' then he...

How much does a probate attorney generally cost? How can i get copies of the will until than? Can i get info from my dads work?

What do you think your dad owned that would require a will or probate of a will?

Child support arrears

No - you can only change the support order retroactively to the date that a party files a Request for Order for Modification of Support - so the...

It is required only for the party submitting the uncontested stipulation or default judgment.

Some courts consider 'current' income and some consider average of 12 months. Some even go from last year's income (although I only know of one). ...

Can my son's mother take full custody of our son if she is the first one who goes to court? She is on probation and im currently

I agree with other attys that if you want to be a dad, you need to get court orders which will allow you time with your son but you expose yourself...

I need an advice on divorce issue.

He does not have the right to take your money; if you have no family or friends to assist, I suggest getting a job, open a checking account, and...