You should have a mediation session prior to hearing on any custody/visitation RFO, esp. if it’s been a while since last mediation. If you...

The weekend starts on the day stated in the orders - here, Friday. It doesn’t matter what the other days are or how they fall on the calendar. You...

There should be a family law self help desk at the court house; clerks at the clerk’s office cannot help you, which I believe you’ve found out. ...

Ms. Routledge, as always, is correct. The trick for you will be locating mom. You can hire a PI or use one of the many online tools, but I’d start...

Since you don’t appear to have filed a request for order (RFO; FL-300) it appears other parent has. If you have not been served you need to...

You realize that your subject heading negates your thesis? The existence of a court order as you state defines due process of law. A hearing was...

While getting an attorney is your best option, I get that you probably feel you can’t afford. First thing is you need to go to courthouse & get...

Adding a bit to what Ms. Straus said, there will normally be language in the fee agreement that says something like “This retainer amount is not...

You need to chill out. One day of missed school (assuming it is summer school, maybe even an elective, & not a full day of classes?) is not a big...

I’ve not used either but have had clients & opposing parties where testing was needed. Soberlink says approved for court admission (whatever...