What does it mean on my summons when it says: In order to participate in the proceedings, you must enter a written appearance ?

It means that if you dont respond, then you risk default. If you can NOT afford an attorney, which I recommend seeing, then you should seek...

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I need to file a divorce petition response in LA, without going bankrupt. Any recommendations?

If you can NOT afford an attorney and are in the UK it will be difficult. My suggestion is that you call several attorneys and make phone...

My husband lives in louisiana, I live in arkansas and have for about a year. Where do we file divorce? and how?

The divorce should be in the jurisdiction the children spend the majority of the time.

Where can i find an attorney that will take payments

Many attorneys offer free consultations. Take advantage of that and get all the information possible. Interview several because it is them who...

The wedding location on divorce papers is wrong. Is the divorce still valid?

Yes it is valid. For protections sake ask your lawyer if you can add a stipulation addressing the error.

Divorce, agreed to 28% house sold, court asking for Gross Market Value, Amount of debt, Net fair Market Value, why?

IT could be for a variety of reasons, from making specific findings for the record to reflect that both parties were aware of the above referenced...

There was a temporary hearing today awarding my wife a huge amount of spousal and child support for our two youngest children.

As for support, yes it is likely to change, especially if you have a new child on the way, as your deductions will likely increase from what they...

I think my neighbor is committing identity theft on someone else to get free cable. What should I do?

Inform the cable company and let them deal with it. I disagree, respectfully, with calling the police, they are overwhelmed with violent crime,...

Can I get a civil unioned dissolved when my ex lives in VT and I live in PA?

Yes, you should file n Vermont though. Good luck and I wish you well and fully support your rights to marriage. This is a simple answer and I...

How much do divorces cost?

This is an impossible question to answer. It can depend on if there are attorneys involved, their rate of pay, any add-ons they have such as...