Will I need to have witnesses and evidence as the respondent in a family court lawsuit that has been set for trial?

Please re-post this question in the family law section of Avvo. You will get far more precise and helpful question from the attorneys in that forum...

I won by default in small claims because the plaintiff did not show. They requested an appeal. What circumstance would a judge ?

I don't see any valid basis for an appeal. If they failed to show, and the case was dismissed as a result, then there is no argument I can think of...

I recently filed a pro se lawsuit (superior court) & the clerk person gave me what she called a "judge's assignment" but when I

It is most likely a trial setting conference, not a trial date. It means that in september the judge will want to meet with the parties and...

Witness can't attend court , can an officer interview them & attend court on their behalf as an expert or legal representation?

I agree with the prior answers. An office cannot interview them and then testify about what they said. That is flat out hearsay, and is...

How do I correct my attorney's misstep?

I agree with the prior answers. I am not aware of any basis where you are required to request records before you file a case. That seems very...

Would this be a lawsuit case?

Write them a letter stating you contest the debt, and demand they produce the documents supporting the claim. Don't call, or send an email, send a...

What do I do I have a judgment being filed against me

They have likely recorded a judgment lien against the truck, and are seeking to seize, sell it, and apply the proceeds to repay the debt. I...

They are seeking to enforce what is called a sister-state judgment. That is, a judgment was entered against you in another state, and since you...

If I sue someone in civil court and win, could I garnish work wages for those monies?

Where the case is against a defendant for a debt, it has to be filed where the defendant lives. So you need to find his address and make sure that...

Do most unpaid rent collectors require the landlord to assign the debt to them in exchange for a share of what is collected?

Yes, that is a very common practice. Debt collectors are paid out of what they are able to recover, or in some cases purchase the debt for 1/3 the...