You are right to be concerned, and here is a lesson you should take to heart. (By the way, I am a California lawyer, not an Alabama lawyer, but...

It is true that if nothing is contested, you may allow the case to proceed and a judgment to be issued without your participation - but as previous...

Can I file a restraining order?

You do not state whether you are an adult (age 18 or over). If you are under 18, then by law you are a child/minor and you should talk to your...

How do I divorce my American spouse who lives in California and I live in Germany?

You probably do not need to come to California to get divorced here. For California to have jurisdiction (power, authority) to grant a divorce, at...

How long do you need to be married so your wife is entitled to half of your retirement ?

A spouse is entitled (generally) to one-half the community property interest in the other spouse's retirement. This is a complex area of law, and...

Was I not granted Due Process in Ex Parte?

Because some cases - usually domestic violence cases - may involve immediate danger or a risk of irreparable time, the law provides for abbreviated...

How do attorneys cope with making mistakes?

Attorneys make mistakes, because despite what all the lawyer jokes might indicate, we really are human. Luckily, in law as in life, many mistakes...

Do I have any recourse such as retroactive support if my ex lied to the court?

The court has the jurisdiction (power, authority) to set aside an action based upon fraud perpetrated upon the court. The statutes provide time...

Will the Father of my child still have visitation even though he is an illegal immigrant and also doing illegal acts.

The answer is "maybe". That he is in the country illegally does not necessarily deprive him of custody and parenting time rights; however, the...

Am I supposed to serve my ex?

In your question, you say, "Long story short, I filed another emergency hearing that was granted...." THAT is what you have to serve her - notice...