We both filed for divorce in the same state within days of each other...what now who has to respond?

Frankly you’re going to need an attorney on this one if this is going to be an issue. There is some facts that are missing, like do you have...

Do I have rights as a grandparent?

Courts in every jurisdiction must consider the "best interest of the child" when granting custody or visitation rights to a grandparent. In some...

How would custody be determined?

The court won't necessarily give him 50/50. If you can afford an attorney you really should see one. The first orders made by the court are very...

Debt payment after divorce and bankruptcy...

I agree with counsel that you file bankruptcy first. If you or you husband have already filed in family law court the filing in bankruptcy will put...

Improper service

If it is poor serve the court will not have jurisdiction to hear the case. You can actually go on line and put in the case number at the self-help...

My 14yr old son had an altercation with ny boyfriend. What can I do to protect us from losing custody?

There are a lot of issues here and you really need to sit down with an attorney. One issue is that a child at the age of 14 can tell the court...

Some attorneys, like myself, have a certain of clients that they take on a sliding scale bases. You can also try self-help at the courthouse....

Missed my arraignment. What do i do?

Counsel was right if the filing was a misdemeanor. However, if it was a felony, you have you appear with your attorney. In misdemeanor cases the...

Can I get the 273.5(a) charge dropped?

You really do need to find and attorney to talk about the case to. Most of domestic violence cases are he say she say cases. There are a lot of...

Should I tell my former attorney I plan on filing for bankruptcy if I am still paying outstanding bills?

You have a right to dispute a bill for attorney fees. Your local Bar Association, yours would be in Orange County, has a fee arbitration section....