A contempt should not be brought on an ex parte because there cannot be an emergency to find the person in contempt of court. Furthermore, non...

Can I recover my fees and costs?

It sounds like you did not incur any recoverable costs in the dismissed lawsuit. (like filing fee). You could not be awarded attorney fees. If...

I dismissed my complaint without prejudice... i want to refile it. do i need to get a new face sheet or use the one i had?

You need to start with a new complaint and cover sheet.

I'm going to settlement conference tomorrow I have a lawyer but he didn't prepare me for what's about to happen what should I do

You will meet with the settlement conference judge separate from the other parties. At some point your attorney may speak privately with the...

What happens if the "victim" doesn't testify?

You can be forced to appear in court, take the witness stand, and be sworn in, but you could refuse to testify on the basis that your testimony may...

What do I do?

You do not need an attorney. Do what the letter states -- call the court clerk and set a hearing date. If charges have been filed, you will be...

Most courts will reduce the fine if you plead guilty at a first appearance, but not all. If you take traffic school, most courts will not also...

Can I go to jail??

You would not go to jail for an incident like you described.

Need advice

Attorneys should not be rounding up. It should be an exact amount and the calculations provided to you. Make sure that the attorney did not keep...

Can I leave my 14 year old and 13 home alone?

Your children are too young to be left alone for an extended period of time and you could be charged with child endangerment if you do.