Can I force the sale of the family home?

The default position of the court - indeed, the only thing that the court has the jurisdiction to do, absent an agreement - would be to order that...

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I served the papers to the other party and waited for 30 days still no response and also going to file for default judgement.

The default process is faster and cheaper than a contested case, for sure, but the court wants to make sure that everything is being done right. ...

I got my ex to admit to assault and battery via text, does the timeline matter? I want it on record before filing for custody.

"Filing charges" is a criminal court action, and only the DA may do this. If you keep your focus on the civil aspect of it, the custody part,...

Can I get Child Support if I am still married.

That is how it works. You get aid in exchange for the County's getting the right to try to get reimbursed (for that aid) from the non-custodial...

What ate the chances of a registered sex offender winning visitation rights of their child, or their immediate family members, f

"What are the chances"-type questions are hard to answer. The properly lawyerly answer is almost always, "It depends." Mr. Schwerin's...

Missing attachment to FL100

A Petition can't be rejected, it's your Petition to the court. It can just be incomplete. I believe that the only way the missing FL-341(D)...

Tax returns

You should share copies of everything, even if you think the other side has them. That way, you'll know that you both have copies that look the same.

Can I stop Child Support Case While on Public Assistance

1. Cash aid and food stamps are need-based, not divorce-based. In other words, if your husband is not living with you and you have children and...

How to change last name to married name?

That's a good question. Normally, someone can just bring their marriage certificate to the DMV, Soc.Sec. Agency, etc., but in your case your...

The judge has not signed an Order I submitted. What do I do? It has been about a week. Do I ask to speak to the judge's clerk?

A week is not too long. You are right, they are very busy. When they are not holding hearings, trials, status conferences, and custody...