Will I be granted emergency custody of my daughter automatically if her mom is in court ordered rehab due to drug arrest?

It is not automatic and no, it is not a good idea to not have someone representing you in court. You have a good opportunity here that can be used...

I am involved in a very contentious divorce and I can no longer afford an attorney, what can I do?

You can do this on your own but given the complexities, you have understood that doing it on your own may not be advisable at the moment. Also, I...

Not being flippant but why does it matter to you? You're already thinking about seeking a divorce from your estranged wife so, in the end, you...

Both parties have agreed to sign for the divorce.

Congratulations! It's always nice for us grizzly attorneys practicing divorce to hear good random news.

Do I still receive a car after signing a "Retail installment sale contract simple finance charge" form and a declined app?

If the sale was contingent on the financing going through, and it doesn't, then you are not really able to force the company to sell you the car...

Due to a financial emergency, I have to move in with my parents from PA to NJ.

A judge wouldn't penalize you for this but you have to keep in mind that your ex may not be as forgiving. He has the ability to contact the court...

Four out of Five children do not want to come over on dads weekend; because he has different parenting rules. Should he pay 2K

You have no choice but to pay unless directed to otherwise by a court order or judgment. In the meantime, if the children are below the age of...

Will my case get dropped if victim refuses to come to court even if supeaoned?

The state will proceed on its own merits and based on the evidence it collected, regardless if she wants to participate or not. The name of the...

Is there a way to adopt a child without both parent's signatures?

Not arbitrarily. A court will be loathe to remove a parent's rights without giving that parent the opportunity to either voluntarily sign away the...

I'm an unmarried single mother with a 12 yr old. Her father has paid child support through the courts for 2 months and is penti

The court can make you appear, at least provisionally, and it is up to you to assert any defense, such as you never lived in that county and you...