Q: Situation: you're pro se in family court and your ex blurts out a lie. How do you respond when in that instant you can't prove it's not true. A: Twofold: (1) seek to present rebuttal evidence, (2) back their testimony into an illogical corner. If their answer seems illogical in the face of other evidence, then the Judge may…Read More
Q: I'm representing myself and planning to take my ex to court because she wouldn't let me see our daughter yesterday on her birthday, last Christmas, during four months of COVID, and on several other occasions. In the court filing, should I request a remedy or a punishment? If all I get is just make-up parenting time, I won’t be satisfied.…Read More
Q: I have a court date for an inquest because, after seven attempts, the server was unsuccessful. #1 If the ex doesn't show up for the Inquest, does the 'trail' proceed then and there? #2 if the ex does show up, does the trial still begin, or I'm guessing the ex only gets officially served and a trial date then…Read More
Q: My son has been estranged from his father for many years. His father has always paid monthly child support, but without a court order. Father is now saying he will no longer pay because the child refuses to see him. I would think he would have to show parental alienation; otherwise any lousy/abusive parent could shirk financial responsibility because…Read More
Q: I need a lawyer to help me establish paternity. I had a lawyer originally on my case, but he hasn't been very helpful. I filed for paternity/custody since last year and the courts have been giving me the run around. Dismissing my case mistakingly, putting it back on schedule but has been prolonging the case. I eventually got a…Read More
Q: Respondant did not get served order to show cause for a custody modification. An inquest was scheduled and a modification, terminating visitation, granted, along with the judge, of her own accord, conducting and providing background check results, such as warrant, arrest, and jail records, information to petitioner. Is it not the duty of the judge to see to it…Read More
Q: When your financial documents are submitted in a child support case as evidence/exhibits for a fact finding hearing....can parties of the case request the court for a copy of these documents? A: You can - but you're best advised to keep copies for yourself. Indeed, all exhibits should be copied to each side - so if you did not…Read More
Q: What is an inquest hearing if the other party has not shown up in court? My ex, the father of our son, had physical custody eight months ago. He brought our son to my home and has not seen him since. He did not show up in court, but now his attorney is asking for an inquest hearing. What…Read More
Q: I have a court date coming soon, the father and I have joint legal custody, but I have the final authority saying in the court order. I moved to another state, and I have his permission in writing. After 2 years he is saying that I didn't ask for his permission to moved, but I have the text messages…Read More
Q: My son is 20 years old, he works and moved out of his mother's house with his girlfriend, his annual income is higher than mine and I have to pay $1,116 monthly, he was in college but he has not returned and his mother does not know if He goes to classes, I have 2 little children, ages 9…Read More
