I just got sent divorce documents via email. I opened the email but not document attachments. Have I been legally served?

First and foremost is that if you do not want your soon-to-be ex-husband to know where you live, then you should go ahead and open the attachments...

When requesting documentation during a divorce, is it proper to ask for "any and all" of a particular kind of document?

The term 'any and all' is acceptable when conducting discovery. You must be sure to be very specific in what it is you asking for - the object you...

I was served a restraining order and see there's mention of attorney's fees.

The prevailing party in a restraining order hearing can be awarded attorney's fees if they are requested in the court documents and if the are pled...

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Domestic Violence Restraining Order

Yes both side can in fact file for their own restraining order. Each party is entitled to their due process rights to a full and fair hearing. If...

In an uncontested divorce is there a basic formula or guideline for figuring amount & duration of alimony?

Both of my colleagues are correct. You can begin by inputting numbers ie. your income and her income, into the Disso Master Program and it will...

Are the charges going to be dropped

It really depends on the injuries sustained by you - the DA is the one who decides to prosecute or not. They often prosecute whether the victim...

How do I modify visitation on a DV restraining order?

You need to file a paternity action and an RFO for visitation immediately...I would suggest you hold off on filing the contempt action until after...

My wife filed a restraining order for abuse. Now she does not won't to go forwored with it. We are back together.

You need to be very careful in how you are handling this. If you have been served with the restraining order you are in violation if you are...

How do I leagally obtain my property after a move-out order is granted?

If there is a future hearing on the DVD then at that time you need to ask the court to make an order with regard to you obtaining your personal...

What can I do if my spouse doesn't pay court ordered child support and alimony?

First thing you want to do is get a copy of the court order and go to the DCSS ( Dept of Child Support Services) and open a case with them. They...