Q: Filed Motion to Stay custdy MOJO-have Perm Custdy Order hearing soon I objectd draft how can get infront of judge before
I Filed a Motion to Stay and a Motion to Dismiss and a Motion for Attorney Fees. These were all in reference to a Permanent custody hearing in November in which my attorney w/drew the morning of, with my consent, just didn't get off before. Still thought naively may be continued. And there was 13hr case before us. the Plaintiff, filed custody after filed child support. Prior to filing for custody, he'd given $100. At Temp Cust Hearing child-20 mo. At the November Perm Cust Hearing, Plntf misled to believe we'd be dismissing &settling out of court that morning. Obv I was misled not prepared for trial &attorney brought nothing-I motion to continue-denied. My attorney advised me to take deal of 50/50 that it didn't matter if I presented case or not-judge would give him 50/50 anyway. I decide to do trial.after 8 hours manipulated to sign consent MOJO w/o looking at. Now I have Perm Custdy Order hearing next week&I objectd to perm order draft-how can get infront of judge before w/motions?
A: I have no idea why your attorney withdrew and moreover why you'd consent to it. If you can't afford an attorney, I can understand that and you'll just have to continue muddling through on your own - these issues are far too complex for us to help you in any meaningful way in a forum like this. However, if you can afford an attorney - you need to hire one ASAP. You clearly have no idea what you are doing and freely admit you not only got suckered with a dismissal ploy but signed a consent order without reading it. It is likely that if you continue on by yourself - you can expect more of the same results.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
