What happens when a parent is served with papers & doesn't respond?

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What happens when a parent is served with papers & doesn't respond?

If the default is granted, then you can submit a judgment to the court. If the judgment contains only the terms that you asked for in your...

Can my husband take his two week summer vacation with my step-daughter and then his regular weekend back to back this summer?

The answer really depends on the language of your husband's custody judgment. In practice, if the parents can't reach an agreement, then one of...

I am being sued for credit card debt from 2011 $1200 in a civil suit. How do I file an answer, and what is my best defense?

If you do not file an answer within the allotted time (30 days for a circuit court suit; it can be less for a small claims case), then the...

Arrested for theft 3, how do I proceed with least amount of legal trouble?

If you've been arrested, then you already have "legal trouble." You need to consult with an attorney in private. Do not discuss this with anyone...

Will it hurt my fiancés restraining order hearing if I testify on her behalf about the threatening phone calls her ex made?

In general, it's good to have witnesses to corroborate one's story in a court hearing. This is particularly true in restraining order cases, which...

There is no such thing as "pressing charges," for the victim of a crime. This is a common misconception. Criminal charges are investigated by the...

If I file a counterclaim in a divorce and I live in another state, can I file that counterclaim in my jurisdiction.

You have to file a response in the same court where the petition was filed. You can then make a motion to transfer the case to the court of your...

Can an attorney in Portland help file an Appeal in New Mexico? I must file before May 28.

You need to talk to an attorney who's licensed to practice in New Mexico, most likely.

Almost all the time, you can't recover any more money in a lawsuit than you lost as a result of whatever you're suing over. So, for instance, if...