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I have text messages as evidence along with voice recordings. I was wondering if I need to send the messages in as exhibits online or if I can just bring them to court with me
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answered on Sep 29, 2023
Contempt hearings generally evaluate whether a party has failed to comply with a court order. As for your text messages and voice recordings, you should consult the court's local rules or ask the clerk whether they can be submitted online or if you need to bring them to court.
This is for an affidavit in support of order for publication and order for publication (minor name change). Is she able to state that no effort has been made?
answered on Sep 29, 2023
As a general rule, a person requesting service by publication must demonstrate that they have used reasonable diligence to locate the person to be served and have attempted unsuccessfully to serve that person in-person as a condition precedent to obtaining an order for service by publication.... View More 
My wife was present and her lawyer and I was in jail for threatening her and next morning I was in court they got granted the order but I feel I was denied my rights and nobody cares.
answered on Sep 26, 2023
The United States and Minnesota Constitutions both establish the right to an attorney for anyone facing a charge punishable by “loss of liberty.” This would not apply to protective orders.
I'm the the custodial parent living in minnesota. The case is based in south dakota. The child will turn 18 in 11 months and the arrears owed is almost $25,000.
Will need to do custody aragements as well as the divorce it’s self
answered on Sep 10, 2023
If you are asking about attorney fees, it will vary. Generally, a relatively sizeable retainer is required. After a few calls, you will have an idea of the costs. Some attorneys are reasonable and some are not. Some attorneys are flexible and some are not. I am prevented from quoting figures.
In context of an Harrassment Restraining Order: The order says I "shall have no direct or indirect contact with petitioner, including any visits to or phone calls to petitioners home, contact via electronic means such as email or social networking sites.”
Can I be in the same... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2023
Is there a limitation as to how many feet away? if not the Order is somewhat vague and may not be giving clear guidance to a police officer who may be called to enforce the Order. I recommend that you contact a local attorney who practices criminal and family law, perhaps have the Order modified... View More
Complex Case: Criminal CPS cases dismissed. Civil current. Appeals? Indefinitely suspended FamilyPT, Juvenile history. Lawyer terminated our client/att. Relationship. Cannot find anyone to represent me. Urgent ExParte; Daughter attempted suicide due to forced to lie about accusation and father... View More
answered on Aug 29, 2023
An attorney is not going to be prepared who is retained the day for a hearing/trial. It is unclear from your question whether this is a criminal trial; an OFP/HRO hearing; a child protection trial; or something else. Your best bet is to go to the hearing and request additional time from the Court... View More
My ex has a ofp against him and there is no custody order for me.
answered on Aug 28, 2023
If there's no OFP concerning you, you should be able to see your daughter.
answered on Aug 24, 2023
Your terminology "right to know" is a little harsh. It would be assumed that the parties in a family law dispute would bring their attorneys to a mediation concerning that dispute. It would be highly unusual for them not to do so, and it would be odd to try to hide that fact from... View More
Numerous attempts made to have productive resolution with Father. Mediation attempted and failed.
Father has attorney. Mother can not afford one. Mother is 26 weeks pregnant with twins. High risk pregnancy. Wanting to move back with family. Mother has no support system in MN.
Father... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2023
You don't ask a question. Are expecting attorneys on the internet to give you the go ahead? Is there are reason your Massachusetts support system cannot help you pay for an attorney?
Sibling executor in CO surreptitiously sold family home in WI without conferring with siblings, or putting it on the market. Sale was handled by her son a commercial real estate agent not licensed in WI and sold for 125k under market value to commercial flipper. Sibling refuses to explain... View More
Volunteered/agreed to have child stay with her at her convenience and best interest instead of 50/50 as agreed upon in divorcé degree. Now wants me to pay child support. Have child live me for next two years and pay full support and back pay child support for past 2 years. I never failed or... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2023
Unless and until you stipulate (or the court orders) otherwise, the divorce decree governs. She cannot get additional back support and you cannot count voluntarily payment of expenses toward support.
She has taking the kids to numerus medical tests that are un needed wont communicate and with holds medical information from him all the time. schedules appointments with out talking or notifying him for medical reasons and extracurricular. we need she wont work with us and we cannot get the court... View More
answered on Jul 21, 2023
He has several options when the other parent isn’t following a court order. He should contact family directly to find one willing to work with him. Some attorneys are affordable. Some attorneys are not.
Limited-scope representation is when you and a lawyer agree that the lawyer will... View More
I am expecting an inheritance. I intend to put this money into a personal account, with my name on it only. However, I intend to spend some of my inheritance to reduce my mortgage and/or pay off my Home Equity Line of Credit, which is jointly held by myself and my wife. If I do so, is any... View More
answered on Jul 17, 2023
If you can trace it and keep it in a separate account, it would not be considered commingled.
Unless you need to pay down the debt now, it may be beneficial to wait until after the divorce is finalized.
They have been going to California for about seven years now. They are 17 and 13 years old and don't want to spend the whole summer there. Is there anything we can do to help them?
answered on Jul 1, 2023
The girls' wishes should be considered, but it isn't their decision. The parents will need to modify the custody order to reflect any changes. If an agreement can be reached it should be fairly simple for an attorney.
Refusal to comply with the current is a violation, regardless... View More
The parenting agreement says ‘4th of July and adjacent weekend (if midweek - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - from 9a.m. to on 7/4 to 9 a.m. on the 5th). Since this year the 4th of July falls on a Tuesday, does it include an adjacent weekend or the midweek stipulation of 9am from the 4th to 9am on... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2023
It would be the midweek schedule. That is specifically differentiated from years when July 4 falls directly adjacent to a weekend.
She left about 8 months ago, no contact with us for 6 to 7 months
answered on Jun 20, 2023
The Minnesota Judicial website is an excellent place to start. It seems you may have some matters to address that require a some help. An attorney would certainly benefit you and the children.
Limited-scope representation is when you and a lawyer agree that the lawyer will handle some... View More
My kid was visiting her grandmother and my brother was there also. I don't want my kids around him period but he was there without my knowledge. My mother doesn't seem to be bothered by this but she also never had a problem hitting or screaming at me as a child either. I was in an abusive... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2023
You could certainly contact law enforcement. You could apply for an OFP against your brother on behalf of your child. You could choose to keep your child away from your mother and brother. You have a multitude of options here. You just need to decide how you want to approach this situation.
My husband filed a divorce petition that I contested. During mediation he wouldn't negotiate at all so the case has gone to court. He changed the password on the bank accounts so I don't have access. He pays some bills and gives me $800 per month randomly. That's not even close to... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2023
It seems odd your attorney wouldn't address your short term need at the onset. You should be seeking temporary support and requesting he pay your attorney fees. The Minnesota Judicial Branch website Help Topics is an excellent resource. Some attorneys, like myself, will try hard to make legal... View More
My daughter is almost 5.
Her father has not been involved besides about two weeks after child support was originally established. He spent a couple hours with her 3 times when she was 6 months old.
We had mediation at that time and we agreed to start out with a couple hours a few... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2023
Yes, the father can seek parenting time. If you are unable to come to an agreement or choose to dig your heels in a judge will ultimately make the decision. It very unlikely a judge will not grant some parenting time. The judge will weigh numerous factors to decide upon a plan. Reasonable... View More
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